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• housing needs...by encouraging cluster developments in residential areas particularly in the Al and Rla zoning districts. A Steering Committee made some cluster subdivision recommendations, however, the Planning Commission requested further study of the appropriate standards for clustering to be included in an ordinance. Park and Recreation Comments The Park and Recreation Commission made clear that they did not want the dedicated preserved open space to be in lieu of park dedication requirements. As written, OSD's will be required to give cash or land as part of the park dedication requirements at the time of final plat. Zoning/Legal Issues Staff has not yet received comments from the City Attorney The open space development (OSD) ordinance was originally written to permit clustering in the Rla (Rural Residential District) and Al(Agricultural Conservation) zones if the development meets the minimum requirements, or as a conditional use if it does not. The ordinance is intended to be a section of • our overall zoning ordinance much like the subdivision ordinance. Also, the OSD ordinance references our current subdivision ordinance. Since the original draft some issues remain unresolved as follows: • How does the ordinance fit into our zoning code? • How will the setback/general requirements be differentiated from those of the Rla and Al zoning? • Should an overlay district be created with setback/general requirements predetermined, or negotiated as in a PUD agreement? • How can we reference the subdivision ordinance for some requirements and not for others? Other Issues • Should the Minnesota Land Trust maintain the conservation easements, who else might hold them and the consequences? • Is a conditional use permit an adequate means to provide flexibility to developers who cannot meet the minimum standards of the OSD Ordinance? • Should the city preserve woodlands over farmlands, or let the developer or landowner determine what should be preserved?