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use change to move forward as proposed. One -third of the units are proposed to be bungalow - style, detached units, and are located on the southwest portion of the site. The detached units will be directly adjacent to larger lots, thus density transitioning is required along the southwest portion of the site. Level 1 transitioning requires 12 trees for every 100 feet of affected property line, for a total planting of 78 trees in 25 feet of common ownership land along the southwest property lines. This is indicated to be satisfied with preservation and plantings. The number of units proposed fronting 151 Lane has been reduced from 8 to 6. Each of the proposed homes on 151 Lane has 80 feet of frontage. Also, the homes would gain access from the rear, avoiding the addition of driveways onto 151 Lane. The site proposes to gain access from 151 Lane and Alpine Drive. Residents of the Fox Knoll development have expressed concern with the slope (about 5% grade) along 151 Lane, and are concerned that the addition of an intersection will compound the situation. The traffic generation report concluded that, under the assumptions they were using (46 townhomes and 16 bungalows) the development would create an additional 350 trips per day, half of which would use 151 Lane. This added traffic would not produce unacceptable levels of services or delay at 151 Lane and Nowthen Boulevard. The residents of Fox Knoll have indicated that the traffic created by the school during peak school hours congests the intersection because parents park the and wait to pick up their children. This was not included in the peak -hour analysis. The site proposes to redirect the stormwater runoff from the existing drainage and utility easement on Lot 3, Block 2 Juskwicz Addition and pond all runoff in locations on -site. The plan indicates the intention to buffer the wetland and provide the appropriate setbacks, as required by City Code. The submitted building elevations appear to satisfy the architectural requirements laid out in the R -2 district. The buildings propose a minimum of 35% use of brick, propose a variety of colors and styles, and incorporate unique architectural features. These standards will be verified upon building permit submittal. A Landscape and Tree Preservation Plan have been submitted, and are acceptable to City Staff The plan proposes to save 63% of the trees on the site, while providing the required landscaping for townhome developments. Staff has previously stated concerns with the density transitioning, and has requested that the developer reduce the density in areas adjacent to the single - family lots, as proposed on the revised plan. According to the submitted site plan, the proposed development provides a network of trails throughout the development. An east -west sidewalk along 151 Lane and north -south sidewalk along the public street, and a winding, east -west trail is proposed. The development also proposes to construct a trail along the outside edge of the wetland buffer area, connecting to Alpine Drive.