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-330— Preliminary Plat: Skyline Pointe June 30, 2006 Revised August 4, 2006 and September 22, 2006 Page 6 of 8 the side of the structure that faces the road. This will be verified before the issuance of a building permit. It is strongly encouraged to vary the colors among buildings, as this contributes to high quality design and a range in styles. Revised building elevations have been submitted. Staff is concerned with the massing of single- family units, and request that the units more closely resemble those existing homes on 151 Lane. While it is acceptable that the homes have rear - loaded garages, Staff is concerned with the proposed layout of the private drive immediately north of 151 Lane. It is not preferable to have homes face the rear of other homes, as indicated on the site plan. Please submit revised building elevations that address these concerns. Interim Policy for Analyzing Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Last year, the Council adopted an interim policy for critiquing the merit of requests for comprehensive plan amendments. The following factors shall be considered when analyzing the applicability of the request for land use change on the northern three parcels. Although some of these factors relate to sewer and water extensions, which are not applicable in this case, the following considerations must be taken when reviewing the merits of a land use change from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. 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 151 Lane will not be substantially negatively affected. However, the City Council and Planning Commission has expressed concern with the number of vehicles proposed to use 151 Lane for access and the higher than usual crash counts at Alpine Drive and Nowthen Boulevard. 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, with the exception of the upgrade of Alpine Drive and County Road 5, which will be cost shared by all developers involved, the City, and the County. 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 areenwav corridor or open space area should be reviewed and if present. appropriate preservation stratezies shall be employed.