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M4-3016 June 24,2004 Page 3 Because this is a PRD, the City has the ability to impose higher standards to mitigate any neg''tive impacts of the clustering while preserving substantial areas of wooded ‘dry-buildable’ land as open space that would otherwise have homes on it. Another option to consider if the views from outside the site are a conceri, might be to require even smaller lots, with lesser setbacks, further compacting the area to be developed and maximizing the open space. Philosophically, it’s a question of accepting dense development in one small portion of a property in order to save the rest of it. It would be nice if someone would buy the entire site and build one house, but that hasn’t happened... Accessory Buildings - A discussion should be held regarding required setbacks for accessory buildings, where will they be allowed, where will they not be allowed (to preserve buffer to perimeter neighbors, etc.). They obviously will not be allowed within the 0-75’ creek setback, nor in the defined front yards. Road Access. Applicant has provided a copy of the easement agreement he has obtained with Mrs. Dunn. The City Attorney is reviewing this to confirm whether it meets the City’s requirements for access, and will also be reviewing the ability of the developer to privately use tlie adjacent 10 ’ public road easement granted to the City as part of the Kallestad Acres subdivision. Allowed Uses in Open Space Outlot. Council should consider what uses (i f any) miglit be allowed in the Open Space Outlot. As a minimum, staff would recommend no structures, no fences, no domestic animals (i.e. no horses, sheep, chickens, etc.), no tree or vegetation removal except by special permit for maintenance, no excavating or earth movement; OK to maintain walking paths, and perhaps allow the existing small pedestrian bridge across the creek to be maintained or reconstructed but not expanded... and per Park Commission recommendation, only one trail access point to Luce Line trail. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the proposed subdivision as a PRD, subject to the following general or specific conditions: 1. 2. Acceptance of the proposed 7-lot plat on 14.0 dry buildable acres and acceptance of the proposed lot sizes, configuratiotrs and setbacks; except that die areas shown on the preliminary plat drawing as “Proposed Conservation Easements” shall be platted as an Open Space Outlot for ownership by a homeowners association. Rear setbacks shall be re-established for the affected individual lots and depicted on a revised preliminary plat drawing to be provided by the applicant Applicant shall submit for Council review and acceptance a draft “Conservation Easement” specifying the proposed conditions and limitations to be placed on the Open Space Outlot. Such easement may include provisions for the existing wood creek crossing bridge to remain on the property and address potential liability issues for use, maintenance or replacement of such bridge. Such easement may irKlude provisions for the construction of a private trail with no more than one (1) connecting point to the Luce Line Trail, subject to approval of the MnDNR.