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. Proposed Rezoning The proposed POO development will consist of 52-slab on grade multi-family units catering to the senior 55 plus age living. This development will require a rezoning from an existing commercial district to a POOdevelopment and a guide plan change from commercial to urban residential. As a residential POO, we feel this development will complement the surrounding residential properties instead of a proposed commercial use the property is guided and zoned for. The majority of the units will be clustered along the north and central portion of the west parcel, four residential units will also be located along yankton Street as an extension of the existing multifamily development. This will allow the large wetland basin to be located along the east and southeast of the property to be preserved. Enhanced landscaping is provided with a mix of overstory, understory and coniferous trees along with foundation plantings. A plaza area is proposed in the large open area located at the south end of the private drive. The plaza will complement the development by providing a focal point for a central gathering area and passive recreation. The entrance into the site will be enhanced with landscaped berms and an entrance monument sign that will reflect the high quality and character of the development. Access to the 48 units located on the west parcel is from a private drive while access to the 4 units located on the east parcel is from yankton Street and a private drive from the South Service Road. The road will have curb and gutter to provide an urban feel and enhanced stormwater controL Grading throughout the property will be quite extensive to accommodate slab on grade housing units. The grading impacts will affect the tree portion located on the southern end of the site, however the existing wetland basin was preserved. Three stormwater ponds are proposed for this development to provide an enhanced mitigation area for stormwater management. The stormwater retention ponds will treat and provide rate control for the stormwater generated on the public road and proposed development. Sewer and water is proposing to use existing city services. . Purpose for POO Rezoning: New Century Land Development is requesting the proposed Heritage Maples development to be rezoned from an existing commercial district to a POO Development. The POO is requested to allow flexibility in the required building setbacks for the front yard setback and building separation. We are proposing a 15- foot front yard setback for the residential building instead of the required front yard setback of20-feet from the back of the curb. The design of the unit has the garage tucked back into the unit and will have the 20-foot setback enabling a useable driveway. Also, the required separation between units is 25-feet, we are requesting 10- feet for garages and 20- feet for the residential units. The reduced setbacks and building separations are needed due to the larger footprints required for single level living. We feel that the outcome of the Heritage Maple Development will enhance and benefit the City of Elk River for the following reasons: A. A unique housing product consisting of three types of housing units. A four unit building is being provided instead of an 8 unit building, which is aloud per city code. This will greatly enhance the character and the overall look of the development. B. The overall design consists of 4 units per acre. C. Single level living Senior housing for in town lite cycle housing. D. Enhanced landscaping is proposed throughout the development. An enhanced front entranced sign is also being proposed for additional visual character. E. A 30,000 square-foot wetland enhancement is proposed for the existing lower quality/degraded wetland basin located on the eastern portion of the site.