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Sec.78-163?.-Perfi�rmance bonos�qui�ments. <br /> Within the urban density area,deveiapers have the opportunity to increase the base density by <br /> going above and beyond the Basic Canservalion Design Master p�an,requiremeat.By <br /> implemeating a combination of devetopment enhancements t�at uot oniy pr�eser�re but improve <br /> the natural characteristics of the property or preserve and en�ance existing landmarks,the <br /> developer shall become eligible f�r a density bonus.'The exte�t af such density b�onus sha11 be <br /> deterrn�ned by the city council. Development eahancements include bat are not necessaziEy <br /> limtted to t�e foilowing: <br /> Among other requirements: <br /> (3}Improvements in ecoiogical grade a#'ex�Sqng cortzmunities; <br /> (Impr�verrrent in ecologica!grade of exi.rti�rtg communities, is not met by rhe development sketch <br /> p�an,beccause it clears the hean of the specialized ecology of a 1 S-aere signif�cant stand of Big <br /> Woods.) <br /> (5)Ma.}ar prPservatian or enhancement of existing landmar�cs. <br /> (While the landmark of the pTair.ie is preserved, it is entirely at the expense vf the r�re <br /> ecologiccxlly significant 1und,ruuk n,f rJce rS-acre Big Woads.) <br /> With tttis in mind,we respectfulIy ask that the commissioners evaluate whether the present <br /> Sketch Plan,with its destruction of dze continuity of Big Wooc�s ccown-cover,merits the density <br /> bonus that the developer seeks.We believe that adjustrnent of site iayout,as we recommend, <br /> would merit the ful� density bonus. <br /> In surnmary,my husband and 1 accept that the Dayton Big Woocis will be impacted by <br /> development,but we request that the Con�u�ission considers preserving the continuity of the <br /> �Yt� BaS�oods,ta the greatest extent passibie_We believe that the hurden of development <br /> impact can be mo�-e equally shared between both natural resou�es,the open prairie grassland <br /> and the quality Big Woods. <br /> We rhank you for your consideration. <br /> Yours sincerely, <br /> n �, • � �� . <br /> lizabeth and Ken Weir <br />