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Preliminary Plat: Skyline. Pointe June 30, 2006 Revised August 4, 2006 Page 6 of 8 The proposed land use considers traffic levels and patterns. A traffic study has been completed for this development, and indicates that the level of service on 150 Lane will not be substantially negatively affected. The development proposes two accesses, both from City streets. However, it may be necessary to construct turn lanes off of the county road to accommodate the additional traffic generated from the proposed development. Residents have expressed concern with the grade of 151 Lane in relation to the positioning of the proposed north -south connection, but grade has not been determined to be dangerous. The Planning Commission has expressed concern with the number of vehicles proposed to use 151 Lane for access. There are no significant travel corridors identified in this proposed subdivision. The Community's expenditures for new or additional services required by the proposed land use will be recovered if the proposal goes forward. The land use change will produce approximately 26 more housing units than if the property were developed at a low- density residential land use. It is not possible to fully determine the financial effects of this additional housing without significant analysis. The developer will be responsible for the construction of all public improvements. Environmentally sensitive resources should be known and development shall be so regulated as to minimize risk of environmental damage to these areas. The proposed land use change increases the amount of housing units on this property, thus increasing impervious surface coverage. However, the development is respecting the wetland buffer ordinance and the applicable setbacks. The proposal plans to preserve 63% of the tree cover on the site. Stormwater is proposed to be treated on -site, in accordance with applicable City Code sections. The potential of the parcel containing a greenway corridor or open space area should be reviewed and if present, appropriate preservation strategies shall be employed. The proposed subdivision provides public access to the existing wetland open space areas by constructing a trail outside the wetland buffer, extending from the existing trail on Alpine to the existing trail on Nowthen Blvd. Access to open space and preservation areas will be significantly increased with any development of this area. Sewer and water capacity is adequate to service the proposed development Sewer and water pipes are currently installed in this location, and the capacity exists to service this area with medium density residential. The type of density transition that will be utilized as part of the land use shall be identified and approved by the City Council Density transitioning proposed includes a buffer through the combination of existing and new trees and a density gradation from 151 Lane to Alpine Drive.