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Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br />Trail Connectivity, as indicated in the master plan, indicates "Other Future Trails" are desired along the <br />west side of Elk Lake Rd NW. Although the subject property is on the east side of Elk Lake Rd and the <br />trail connectively plan should not apply, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that a trail <br />easement be required along the entire western side of the subject property. A width of the easement was <br />not recommended. The Commission was also informed of the steep slopes along the western side of the <br />subject property. Without doing design and engineering of the area, it will be difficult to determine a <br />suitable width of an easement. <br />Applicable Regulation <br />Approval of a plat may only be ordered if the following findings have been made, as outlined in Section <br />30-375: <br />7. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the honing regulations (article VI of this chapter) and conforms in all <br />respects with all requirements of this Code,including the Zoning regulations and this article. <br />The property is zoned R -1a and the proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning regulations <br />outlined in the city code and approved plans. <br />2. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable general and speciali.Zed cio, county, and regional plans, <br />including but not limited to, the city's comprehensive development plan. <br />The proposed subdivision does not conflict with any city, county, or regional plans, including the <br />Comprehensive Plan. <br />3. The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, soils, vegetation, susceptibility to <br />erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding and drainage are suitable for the type and density of development and <br />uses contemplated. <br />The site is suitable for the proposed development. Primary and secondary septic locations are <br />located on the plat. <br />4. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage, sewage transportation, erosion <br />control and all other services, facilities and improvements otherwise required in this article. <br />The subdivision has adequate provision for all required facilities. <br />5. The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage. <br />The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage. <br />6. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record or with easements established by judgment of a <br />court. <br />As there are no existing easements, new easements will be established with the final plat. <br />7. The proposed subdivision will not have an undue and adverse impact on the reasonable development of neighboring <br />land. <br />