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Page 5 of 20 avregae of 71 feet, ranging in actual buffer width of 40 feet adjacent to the north portion of wetland area and 85 feet adjacent to the east and west portions. The proposed buffer plan results in approximately 167,200 s.f. of buffers, slightly over the minimum MCWD requirement of 166,400 s.f. The City code requires a minimum structure setback of 35’ from the wetland boundary, plus 10’ additional where the 35’ setback would be less than 10’ from a MCWD required buffer. The City will require a Conservation and Flowage Easement over the wetlands being preserved. 13. Tree and/or Woodland Impacts. SECTION TO BE DRAFTED 14. Landscaping. The proposed landscaping plans (Sheets B15 thru B19) will be evaluated for compliance with the very detailed RPUD landscaping requirements. 15. Conformity with Zoning District Standards. In relation to the RPUD standards, there are specific guidelines for detached single family development in Zoning Code Section 78-626(8). The RPUD standards as written for detached single family use do not accommodate the type of smaller, narrow lot style of development that is proposed. However, the concept of a planned unit development process is to allow flexibility in design. Section 78-626(16) provides for flexibility in RPUD standards, as follows: (16) Flexibility. The uniqueness of each RPUD requires that specifications and standards for streets, utilities, public facilities and subdivisions may be subject to modification from the city ordinances ordinarily governing them. The city council may therefore approve streets, utilities, public facilities and land subdivisions which are not in compliance with usual specifications or ordinance requirements, if it finds that strict adherence to such standards or requirements is not required to meet the intent of this section or to protect the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the RPUD, the surrounding area or the city as a whole. This proposed development concept requires a significant departure (flexibility) from the RPUD district lot standards for individual homesites. The table below identifies specific standards which require flexibility, which the City Council finds acceptable: