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Page 1 ot 1 <br />» <br />4 <br />I <br />F <br />MlktOaffron <br />PnNn: Ron Moocm <br />Smit: Friday. October 21.20051:29 PM <br />To: ‘Barb PetarBon'; Lili Tod McMillan; 'Jim Murphy*; Jim White; 'bob sansevere' <br />Ce: Mke Gafliron <br />Sub|aet: Bohland Development Sketch Plan Review and Rural Oasis Goals <br />The Council agenda for Monday includes a sketch plan review of the development proposal for six lots <br />on 16 acres (14 acres dry) at 3500 Watertown Road. The main element of the sketch plan review is the <br />concept of a PRD, throi^ which the lots would be clustered on one portion of the property to enable <br />the preservation of a signiflcant rural view. While a key to the sketch plan review is the Council ’s <br />general reaction to the PRO/clustering concept, another key is the Council ’s expectations regarding the <br />development proposal meeting rural oasis/conservation design goals. If the Council indicates to the <br />developer that it is willing to consider a PRD, it is important that the council also be clear about its <br />expectations regarding the rural oasis goals. Some key items for the council to consider in relation to its <br />eiqiectations regarding the rural oasis goals are as follows: <br />-Preserve the long view across the property <br />—Height of homes vs, height of existing trees (i.e. rooftops cannot be visible above the existing <br />trees) <br />—This may require innovative lot layout and home design <br />-Maximize tree preservation, both short term and long term <br />-Minimize grading <br />-Design the development to fit tiis land, ncher than vice-versa, <br />-preserve and enhance the current natural drainage pattern <br />-Minimize impact on neighboring properties <br />—Provide substantial vegetative screening where the clustered homes would be adjacent to existing <br />■i <br />i- ■ <br />;v:.- <br />•fM.-- - ■'** • 11