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r <br />PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT <br />The purpose of the planned residen’ il development (PRD) is to enhance the appearance of <br />neighborhoods through preservation of natural open spaces, to counteract the effects of urban <br />congestion and monotony, to provide cohesive structure to neighborhood design, to offer recreation <br />opportunities close to home, and to aid in improving the welfare in general of city residents. <br />The proposed development provides a type and style of housing that is generally not available in <br />Orono. By clustering the townhomes in three rows, the proposal preserves wetlands. Trees on site <br />outside of the construction area will be retained. <br />PRD Standards <br />Open Space <br />The dedication, ownership, use and maintenance of open spaces created by the application shall be <br />subject to conditions deemed necessary by the Council to assure the preservation of such open spaces <br />for their intended purposes. The developer shall provide developer's agreements that address <br />ownership, use and maintenance of open spaces. This shall include covenants regarding prohibiting <br />open space use for vehicle storage or accessory structures. The developer has provided a <br />landscaping plan for the open space area which has been sent to the City's Landscape Architect <br />consultant. The developer should also address how residents will be able to use their yards, <br />specifically, gardens, patios, outdoor storage, etc. <br />Dedication of Open Space <br />The dedication and ownership of such open spaces shall be through a homeowner's assocation. The <br />developer shall provide copies of all agreements regarding the homeowner ’s association. <br />Site Plan <br />The proposed site plan, including location, spacing and basic design of the proposed buildings, street <br />and parking plans, water and sewer plans, open space for park and recreational purposes shall be <br />reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council. <br />The developer has submitted a preliminary survey, utility and street plan, and tree <br />removal/preservation survey. The City Engineer has reviewed the plans and his comments are <br />attached as an exhibit. The developer should be asked to respond to these issues. <br /># 2308 Brook Park Realty <br />3560 Shoreline Drive <br />PRD and Prelim. Plat <br />10/20/97 <br />page—3