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Engineering and Utilities The engineering plans continue to be reviewed for consistency with city standards, and for concerns related to future public ownership of public improvements. Concerns will be discussed with the developer. The subdivision is located within the urban service area and all parcels will be served by city sewer and water. In addition to sewer and water, stormwater infrastructure includes a network of stormwater basins and pipes to ensure the project complies with state and local requirements. Upon acceptance of the public improvements, staff will also require the outlots with completed stormwater features to be deeded to the city. Landscaping The provided landscape plan includes a variety of overstory, evergreen and ornamental trees planted throughout the development. Ordinance requires two trees per residential lot, one of which must be an overstory (shade) tree. Staff recommend improving the variation of the trees planted along the city street to minimize future disease/insect concerns. Plans should be updated to show that no more than 4 of the same species will be planted along abutting lots or across the street. Similar to the internal monotony code applied to home designs and facades. Applicable Regulations Preliminary Plat City ordinance section 30-375 outlines the required findings for approval of a Preliminary Plat. 1. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning regulations (article VI of this chapter) and conforms in all respects with all requirements of this Code, including the zoning regulations and this article. Previous discussions and approvals regarding Bradford Park included a rezoning of the current project area to Planned Unit Development (PUD). This rezoning has been recorded and the area is also included in the PUD ordinance governing this subdivision. The PUD ordinance will need to be updated to include any changes to the plans, documents, and standards. Provided city ordinances are amended to include the expanded PUD, and recommended conditions are included, the proposed subdivision is consistent with all zoning regulations. 2. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable general and specialized city, county, and regional plans, including, but not limited to, the city's comprehensive development plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides the project area for Mixed-Residential Neighborhood Uses. This designation consists of neighborhoods with multiple housing types, including detached single-family homes, townhomes, villas (patio homes) etc. Staff have noted that the proposed project no longer includes townhomes, which may not achieve the goals of the Comprehensive Plan by limiting housing diversity. The Planning Commission should discuss this change as part of their review. 3. The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, soils, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and drainage are suitable for the type and density of development and uses contemplated. The physical characteristics of the site support the proposed use. The wetland impacts will be reviewed by the city and state through the established review process. Stormwater features, including a network of pipes and basins, will ensure water leaving the site, and flowing on to adjacent properties, is generally consistent with present day metrics. Additionally, the applicant completed a thorough review of the site through an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) and all state and local entities have had an opportunity to comment on the project’s Page 132 of 327