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Memo to the Planning Commission/P96-13 May 27, 1997 Page 3 • increasing the minimum lot size in the R1c district. The overall density of the project has decreased from 2.36 units per acre down to 1.8. This is a little more consistent with the development of Lafayette Woods immediately to the north and west. Natural Characteristics As mentioned earlier the lots along the north part of the plat adjacent to Lafayette Woods have been increased in depth by 20 feet. The plat has also been redesigned slightly to shift the east end of the cul-de-sac further to the south allowing some lots to be increased in depth from approximately 164 feet up to 220 feet. Although there is an increase in depth in the lots, the number of trees that will actually be saved along the north portion of the property will not be known until the preliminary grading of the site is actually completed. Pedestrian System Attached is a map illustrating the pedestrian system for this area. As previously presented to the Planning Commission a sidewalk has been constructed along the west side of the street entering this site from Lafayette • Woods directly from the north. This sidewalk will continue south along the west side and ultimately along the south side of the road through the plat to Proctor Road. As part of the Park and Recreation recommendation, there is also a trail corridor extending south of the cul-de-sac adjacent to 193rd Avenue which will provide the opportunity for a trail connection to the 193rd Avenue corridor. Eventually there is anticipated to be a detached trail along the west side of Proctor when that road is upgraded at some point in the future. This improvement along Proctor Avenue will tie the sidewalk from Lafayette Woods into a system that will then carry the pedestrians south along Proctor Road the various destination points. The wetland in Outlot A will need to be partially filled in order to construct the proposed road and sidewalk. It appears a retaining wall of 12-14 feet will be necessary along the street's south edge. Since a sidewalk is planned for this side of the road, the developer will need to include a fence or guardrail along the retaining wall and sidewalk. 193rd Avenue Once again the issue of 193rd Avenue should be discussed by the Planning Commission as it relates to this preliminary plat. As staff has presented to the Commission at previous meetings, it is recommended 193rd be eliminated • for vehicle traffic and converted to a non-motorized trail corridor connecting f:\shrdoc\planning\pc\cherrywd.doc