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#04-2998 March 12, 2004 Page4 2. The various concept plans presented have been developed generally using the City's I -acre zoning standards, in terms of setbacks, lot widths, etc. In the context of a PRD, this may be appropriate, as long as the overall density is maintained. However, in a number of plans the narrow corridor leading to the southerly back lot yields potential building sites very close to the driveway serving that back lot, not meeting the City's goal of retaining greater open space in back lot situations. 3. In all plans, the narrow corridors leading to back lots are shown as either part of the main road system or as part ofthe lot they serve. In no cases are they shown as separate narrow outlots as our code would require. Staff will be prepared to discuss additional details related to each concept plan for Monday's meeting. It may be a fair statement that the plans provided have been developed with the PRD concept clearly in mind, as noe would be devoid of variances under standard platting ... 5. Road Layout and Standards The proposed road corridor within the site is 50' in width as required by the Subdivision Code and CMP for a local private road. The standard paved width for this road would be 24-28' depending on the configuartion and number of lots served by each segment. The use of the front/back lot configuration as opposed to continuing the cul-de-sac to serve the end lots is a key element of some of the applicants proposals Lot 2, is worthy of discussion. The subdivision ordinance regarding applicable uses of the back lot states: "a. Front/back lot divisions may be used when existing property dimensions are narrow and deep, such that lot width does not allow for a side-by-side lot split, but acreage is adequate to provide a "front lot" and a back lot without requiring an area variance when the area of the outlot access corridor is excluded. b. Front/back lot divisions may be used for individual "lot splits", but may not be used when subdividing a large parcel into numerous lots if creation of a back lot is merely a convenience to the developer rather than supported by unique site factors. c. A front/back lot division shall not be allowed when any existing residence on a neighboring property abutting the proposed access outlot is located nearer its affected side lot line than a distance equivalent to the zoning district required front yard depth."