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midway into our proposal. This change required that we lose one lot. Our new plan is in compliance with tlie new ordinance and all of its setbacks etc. with one exception; the area of the ditch along Willow Di•ive constructed for the roaci is being reviewed by MCWD and will most likely be determined as an "incidental wetland." We engaged AES �nvironmental Consultants to review and provide recommendations for the development of the site. They identified this parcel as rated"D" for the degradation of the existing vegetation aud poor quality of the site. Our plan will revitalize the area by re-introducing native plants and dramatically improving the landscaping surrounding the neighborhood We had discussions with the Mimiehaha Creek Watershed District and with this plan we should receive formal approval once they are able to process following the Preliminary Plat approval After all of these efforts it is now becoming apparent that the size and style of the home has become the prominent issue. We have responded by providing architectural sketches, design covenants and guidelines, and fitll landscape plans including overlay image sketches. These design requirements will have a major impact on how nice these homes will look. My goal is to build 2-story hoines with 2,600 to 3,000 square feet above grade and Ramblers with 2,100 sq. ft. for the foundation. This does not include what we inay want to add in a bonus room over the garage. Included below is a part of your e-mail explaining the "FAR". Floor Area f�atio (FAR) is the ratio of total floor space to total lot area. 7otal floor space includes all floors (basement, first story, second story) and ali garage fioors, as well as any floors above the garage. So, take your example of a 1600 sf footprint(32' x 50')2-story house plus an attached 24'x 30' garage with a bonus ronm above. And IeYs assume that the bonus room has full ceiling height for the entire area above the garage. Total floor area is: 32 x 50 = 1600 sf Basement 32 x 50 = 1600 sf First story 32 x 50 = 1600 sf Second Story 24 x 30 = 720 sf Garage 24 x 30 = 720 sf Bonus Room 6240 sf TOTAL FLOOf�AREA For a FAR of 0.5, you are allowed 50% of the lot area in tofial flonr area For a FAR of 0.4, you are allowed 4Q% of the lot area in total floor area For a FAR of 0.3, you are allowed 30% of the lot area in total floor area Therefore, the allowable totaf floor area for various combinations of FAR and lot size is as follows: Lofi area FAR = 0.5 FAR=0.4 FAR=0.3 14,000 sf 7,000 sf 5,600 sf 4,200 sf 15,000 sf 7,500 sf 6,000 sf 4,500 sf 16,000 sf 8,000 sf 6,400 sf 4,800 sf