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Park and Recreation Commission The Park and Recreation Commission reviewed this project over the course of three public meetings. The discussions included trail locations and size, additional trail connections, land to be dedicated for park uses, moving lots to accommodate trail and park, plans, and cost sharing of a trail_ After a robust conversation on these topics, the Commission made a number of recommendations that will shape the park and trail network. Their recommendations are as follows: 1. The proposed preliminary plat and subsequent final plats shall dedicate a total of 27.37 acres of land to the city for park purposes there will be no cash dedication with this preliminary plat approval. 2. Move lots 4180 through #184 further west within outlot H to create a more centralized access to the planned pars at the south end of the pond feature. 3. The regional trail within the development (shown in blue in the attached park: exhibit) shall be paid for with a cost sharing agreement between the city and developer using existing Park Dedication Funds. 4. A 10-foot-wide trail connection between the sidewalk on the south side of Road G and the regional trail connection between basins J and K. This trail connection will be paid for by the developer. 5. Approval of the trail layout depicted in the attached park and trail exhibit. fi. A developer funded trail along the west side of Cleveland Ave/CR 40 that will be constructed by the city as part of a larger trail project. The final costs of the regional trail andthe city's cost sharing obligation will not be finalized until the development agreement(s) which approve those public improvements are developed and approved by the City Council. The Park and Recreation Commission will also review all final plats and plan sets as the project is phased in. Planning Commission and Public Hearing During the public hearing, five residents spoke and asked questions regarding the project. Questions included impacts to wildlife, tree removals, traffic safety, and intersection designs. Wildlife and natural feature questions were addressed during the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) review process and included numerous comments from the DNR. Most trees on the property will be removed over the course of development, but this will happen in phases over a period of years. Trees will be added as part of the development process, but it will not replace the number of trees which will be removed. Wildlife will relocate during the phased removal and grading. State standards regarding protected species will be followed at all times. A traffic analysis was included with the EAW. This was reviewed by city staff and amended based on staff feedback. The analysis identified a need for improvements to the planned intersection with Cleveland Ave and the developer will work with the county on the designs for the turn and bypass lanes. Additional public comments regarding the overall density of the project were expressed during the comment period. Staff has also met with a resident, Tim Sweazy, who is bordered by the project on three sides. Mr. Sweazy has submitted two comment letters, both of which are included in this staff report. The density concerns question the lot sizes proposed with this project, current plans show lots as small as 55-feet wide, and their placement near private properties. It is important to note that the areas of highest density, attached townhomes, shown during the concept review are not included in the current request for approval. This includes the areas abutting Mr. Sweazy's property. The Planning Commission discussed the density and overall design of the project. 'Ibey shared the resident concerns regarding locating density close to private properties and asked how this proposal compares to staff and commission discussions regarding planned ordinance updates to our residential districts. The proposal is Page 139 of 430