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Memo to Planning CommissionfP 97-16 October 28, 1997 Page 3 Additional Landscaping Staff has suggested additional landscaping be provided along the south side of those lots which are adjacent to the service road. This landscaping could consist of similar materials planted along the Custom Motors site and provide for some buffering for the residences along this service road. Park & Recreation Commission Recommendation The Master Park Plan has identified a neighborhood park for this area. The Park & Recreation Commission has therefore recommended two acres be dedicated as part of this plat in a location where the adjacent property, when it is developed, can add to the two acres to create a total of a 4 acre neighborhood park. The park shown on the plan is 1.8 acres in size; slightly less than the 2 acres recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission. The plat should be adjusted to meet the 2 acre recommendation. The 2 acres must be outside of the ponding area. The Park & Recreation Commission also indicated a desire to have Outlot A for public recreational purposes. However, given the fact that a portion of Outlot A is the river and the islands do flood, the Park & Recreation Commission was not wilhng to give any park credit for deeding Outlot A to the City. Pedestrian System The Comprehensive Pedestrian System identifies the need for a trail along the north side of the service road. Therefore, it is recommended the developer install a 10 foot trail along with this project along that portion of the property which is adjacent to the service road. Construction of the trail at this time will not conflict with reconstructing the service road at a later date. Although the trail doesn't go anywhere at this time, installing the trail now will avoid any opposition from the neighboring homes. Lot Dimensions The current zoning of Rlb requires minimum lot sizes of 12,000 square feet. The lots adjacent to the Elk River are required to have a minimum lot size of 15,000 sq. ft. measured above the ordinary high water. The shoreland regulations which apply to this plat require that all lots adjacent to the river have a minimum lot width of 80 feet both at the setback line and at the ordinary high water level. Lot 13 does not meet this requirement, therefore, should be redesigned by eliminating the tail which extends down to the Elk River. The developer has the option to request a variance to the lot standards; however, staff doesn't believe the findings for granting a variance could be met. f:\shrdoc\planning\pc\p97-16.doc