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These setbacks are generally consistent with similar projects, but staff recommends keeping the corner lot <br />setback consistent with the front yard setback. The change to the side yard setback maintains the same <br />15-foot minimum setback that existing single-family districts currently require. <br />To avoid multiple similar homes being constructed near one another; staff recommends requiring a <br />change to the facade and color frequently throughout the development. The applicant has described this <br />as an ujternal monotony code and will be developed in partnership with the developer and memorialized <br />in the PUD agreement. <br />Engineering and Utilities <br />The engineering plans continue to be reviewed for consistency with city standards, and for concerns <br />related to future public ownership of public improvements. Grading concerns will be discussed with the <br />developer, grading for the trail in outlot E for example, and staff approval of all grading and development <br />plans is included as a condition of approval. <br />The subdivision is located within the urban service area and all parcels will be served by city sewer and <br />water. In addition to sewer and water, stormwater infrastructure includes a network of stormwater basins <br />and pipes to ensure the project complies vith state and local requirements. Upon acceptance of the public <br />improvements, staff will also require the outlots with completed stormwater features be deeded to the <br />City. <br />Landscaping <br />The provided landscape plan includes a variety of overstory, evergreen and ornamental trees planted <br />throughout the development. Ordinance requires two trees per residential lot, one of which must be an <br />overstory (shade) tree. The shade tree is required to be in the front yard, and plans will need to be <br />updated to reflect this requirement. Additionally, staff recommend improving the variation of the trees <br />planted along the city street to minimize future disease/insect concerns. Plans should show that no more <br />than 4 of the same species will be planted along abutting lots or across the street. Similar to the internal <br />monotony code applied to home designs and facades. <br />Applicable Regulations <br />Zone Change <br />In tetriewin a pia i❑sect rrrtrertcltnent, consirletatian shall he ghw tp existitt,g condi ions ) ithin tl)e affect dliiectly arrd IN <br />afected by Ae proposal, t1m conservation of popeity values, the use to »Biel) the j yvpetn+ affected is beitig devoted at the time, <br />and t elevattt pi oi4siotns, iany, in the land use plait. <br />The land use plan guides the property for mixed -residential neighborhoods, supporting the proposed use. <br />The zone change allows the applicant to develop at a higher density than what the current zoning <br />ordinance permits. The subdivisions to the north and west were developed under a PUD, specifically <br />permitting smaller lot sizes. As the proposal complies with the Comprehensive Plan and is consistent <br />with nearby properties, the zone change to PUD is recommended for approval. <br />