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Memo to Planning Commission/P 97-8 May 26, 1998 Page 3 • • Right-of-way widths for streets Right-of-way widths of 50, 60 and 70 feet were proposed. The 50 foot right-of- way was proposed in order to preserve trees. Because of the need to provide room for utilities a 60 foot right-of-way is typically the minimum width. As a compromise it was suggested that a minimum 60 foot right-of-way be provided but the front setbacks could be reduce. This would allow space for the utilities and improve the ability to preserve trees. • Street widths On the cul-de-sacs and some of the loop roads street widths of 28 feet were proposed. Typically 32 feet is the minimum street width required. The narrower street would reduce the amount of pavement and impervious surface, and decrease the amount of runoff. • Flood Plain The southeastern portion of the site is within the 100 year flood plan of Trott Brook. It will impact the development of lots on one of the cul-de-sacs. The III applicant is exploring two options, redesign of the affected portion of the site and working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on adjusting the flood plain boundaries. Along with the issues outlined above, the Commission may also wish to look at the following: • Overall density and housing mix • Varying lot sizes • Pedestrian access and trail connections • Traffic circulation • Landscaping and site amenities The City Engineer will not have a report prepared for this meeting, he will be at the meeting and available to answer questions. Park and Recreation Commission On May 13th the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed this project. The following is a summary of their discussion. Ed Hasek of Westwood Professional services presented the changes to the • parks. The size of the central park was reduced from roughly 13.2 acres to \\elkriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\scott\cu97-11.doc