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• • #13-3595 15 February 2013 Page 2 of 6 SKETCH PLAN REVIEW Conformity with 2010-2030 Orono Community Management Plan The proposed subdivision is in conformity with the guiding of this area for single family rural residential development at a maximum density of 2 to 3 units per acre. The proposed plan results in lots between 0.5 to 1.1 acres and reflects 35-foot front and rear; and 15-foot side setbacks. A 25-foot side setback from Willow Drive is also proposed. Relationship to Surrounding Development The proposed single-family development with 1/2 to 1-plus acre lot sizes is consistent with existing development in the surrounding neighborhood. Glendale Cove is just north; the Hackberry neighborhood to the west and Long Lake to the east all with lots ranging from 0.3 acre to 0.5 acre. There are two existing home sites to the south on 1.1 and 3.5 acre lots. Overall the proposal is consistent in density with the surrounding development. Conformity with Zoning District Lot Requirements The property is located in the RR-1B, One Family Rural Residential District, which allows for single family rural residential uses with a minimum lot size of two dry buildable acres. However the properties have been included in the area re-guided in the 200-2020 and 2008-2030 Community Management Plans to allow for low-medium density (2 to 3 units per acre).The overall density of the development is proposed at 1.25 units per gross acre. In order to accomplish the density proposed, the properties must be re- zoned from RR-1B (Residential 2 acre minimum) to Residential Planned Unit Development District (RPUD).The development should be expected to conform to the RPUD District standards. General Site Characteristics The site consists of two separate parcels, the westerly of the two being a vacant field abutting Willow Drive, the easterly being a wooded lot containing an existing home which accesses currently off Watertown Road via a long, flag driveway. A creek cuts diagonally through the property from the northwest to the south east. It appears that some of the area surrounding the creek is mapped as a Manage 2 wetland. When weather permits, a wetland delineation will have to be conducted and the edge shown on the survey in addition to the required 25 foot buffer and 20 foot buffer setback. A copy of the delineation report and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District approval of the delineation will be required at the time of preliminary plat application. Lot Layout and Lot Standards The property is situated generally along the east side of Willow Drive just north of Watertown Road. Access to the property will be via a road and cul-de-sac off of Willow Drive. The proposed lots lay out as follows: Proposed Lot 1: Proposed Lot 1 will have 0.71± acres total area; there is an unknown area of wetland on this property. This lot will be a corner lot. The front lot line will be the private road frontage. There is 77± of frontage proposed along the newly created road; this lot is shown to have 350± feet of frontage along Willow Drive. There appears to be an approximate 100' x 50' buildable envelope available and a 2,080 square foot home is shown. A vegetated berm is proposed within the 25 foot setback to screen this lot from Willow Drive. Proposed Lot 2: Lot 2 is proposed to have 38± feet in width at the cul-de-sac, and approximately