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Sep. 21. 2000 1 : 13PM MCCOMBS FRANK ROOS No, 2114 P. 3/5 Mr. Scott Harlicker, Senior Planner September 21,2000 • Page 2 • > The semi-rural character along County Highway 1 is in fact preserved by a combination of protecting the existing coniferous vegetative edge along the Highway and secondly by locating an open space corridor along County Highway 1. > The location of the protected open space additionally provides for the continuity of an open space wildlife habitat corridor adjoining the sub-division to the north and properties to the south.A priority for open space as stated by Elk River is the provision of habitat corridors that extend beyond a specific property; This can be accomplished. 9 The open space provided in Meadowwoods Village additionally provides for active and passive recreation for the general public as well as future residents of the proposed development. The City expressly seeks the opportunity to provide recreation facilities and opportunities for the general public and this can be accommodated by trailway linkages to the north and ultimately to the south. > The most significant and interesting physical natural features of the site are located on the southern portion of the property and include topographic relief in the order of 73 feet as calculated from the elevation of the jurisdictional wetland to the highest elevation of 1,024 feet located on the wooded knoll. The entire south portion of the site is proposed • open space. This area of the site would typically be highly desirable for the location of residential housing with elevated view lines and wooded sites. Lyman Development has consciously chosen to protect and preserve these features and place the residential development north of the woodland area. In conclusion, the primary goal of the proposed residential development is to create a quality residential development that demonstrates thoughtful and well-conceived planning and design efforts.In pursuing this goal,we believe bonus density are accrued as a result of the following: 1. Lyman Development will place a to-be-determined cash endowment into an interest bearing account or instrument, the principal of which would be owned by the H.O.A. (Home Owners Association). Accrued interest will be used by the H.O.A.board of directors to perform normal maintenance on the conservation open space. I believe our plan speaks for itself with respect to access opportunities for the public to the main city trail and pedestrian facilities with in the actual Meadowwoods Village neighborhood. 61.5 percent of the land area for open space is available for the use and enjoyment of the general public as well as the future homeowners of this development. 2. An architectural theme in regard to design elements will be incorporated in the covenants of • the homeowner's association and adhered to. Architectural review by the developer of all