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07/07~9{_.12:02 9375822 Westwood Prof. Services ~008 WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. All townhomc unit~; will be individually landscaped based on orientation and aspect. Existing vegetation and topography as well as additional berming and landscape plantings will be implemcntct to provide screening fi:om County l~oads 12 and 13. SINGL]~ FAMIL]~ The remaining type s of residential deveiopment are single family lots ranging in lot size fi:om a minimum o~'73' by 140' (10,200 sq. ft.) in the south, to in excess of one acre in the north. The size of the lots and general intensity of development is in response to the natural character of the property. Smaller lots have been proposed in areas mixed throughout the project where their impacts to natural features can be minimized. Larger lots are generally located adjacent to wetlands and where significant areas of trees and topography exist. The desire to prese:'ve thc character of thc site, the need to serve the development with utilities and paved ::oadways, and the opportunity to provide a unique residential community all leni to thc Trott Brook Farms residential development. Trott Brook Farms offers the home owner a number of amenities to consider. Winding roads cut back and forth around preserved wetlands, hillsides, and woodlands. A central collector through fl~e project offers ease of access to the various sub-neighborhoods within the development and the City's collector roadway system.. Trails and walkways will be incorporate, i to aid the hiker/biker, move between their homes and the parks, commercial areas, ..;chools, etc., in the community. A central park area of approximately 11.5 acres has been incorporated to provide neighborhood park facilities to residents of Trott Brook Farms. Facilities are planned to include a ball riel& soccer field, hockey rink, hard-court surface, picnic shelter, tot lot, and trails. The p~ also includes amenities such as woodlands, ponds and wetlands which are all repre:;entative of the overall character of thc project. Property is also being dedicated to the city for the development of a natural trail system along Trott Brook. The intent is to connect various parks and open spaces in the eastern part of the city to the system as a whole. Trott Brook Farms will provide the first link in this system. It is the intent of the developer of this project to preserve and protect the natural amenities of the site to the gr ~atest degree possible through the use of careful lot design and good construction and rnanagement practices. As the owner, Con,actor Property Developers Company intends to develop thc property once they receive c very governmental approval necessary for development to occur. As a wholly owned sub~, idiary of Schercr Bros. Lumber Co. with annual sales in excess in One Hundred Million (',; 100,000,000.00), Contractor Property Developers Company offers the financial integrity ;md resources of an industry leader with over 60 years experience. PROJECT NARRATIVE TROTT BROOK FARMS 5