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<br />Page 6 of 19 <br />15. Landscaping. The proposed landscaping plans (Sheets B15 thru B19) will be <br />evaluated for compliance with the very detailed RPUD landscaping requirements. <br />The preliminary landscape plans (Exhibits B-13 thru B-16) indicate 155 trees will <br />be planted within the development area, to include roughly equal proportions of <br />deciduous, coniferous and ornamental species. Additionally the preliminary plans <br />call for approximately 160 shrubs including lilac, dogwood and nannyberry species. <br /> <br />16. Conformity with Zoning District Standards. In relation to the RPUD standards, <br />there are specific guidelines for detached single family development in Zoning <br />Code Section 78-626(8). The RPUD standards as written for detached single <br />family use do not accommodate the type of smaller, narrow lot style of development <br />that is proposed. However, the concept of a planned unit development process is <br />to allow flexibility in design. Section 78-626(16) provides for flexibility in RPUD <br />standards, as follows: <br /> <br />(16) Flexibility. The uniqueness of each RPUD requires that specifications <br />and standards for streets, utilities, public facilities and subdivisions may be <br />subject to modification from the city ordinances ordinarily governing them. <br />The city council may therefore approve streets, utilities, public facilities and <br />land subdivisions which are not in compliance with usual specifications or <br />ordinance requirements, if it finds that strict adherence to such standards or <br />requirements is not required to meet the intent of this section or to protect the <br />health, safety or welfare of the residents of the RPUD, the surrounding area or <br />the city as a whole. <br />This proposed development concept requires a significant departure (flexibility) <br />from the RPUD district lot standards for individual homesites. The table below <br />identifies specific standards which require flexibility, which the City Council finds <br />acceptable: <br /> <br /> RPUD District Minimum <br />SFR Standard <br />Proposed <br />Lot Standards <br />Flexibility <br />Required? <br />Minimum lot size: 15,000 square feet 4,614 s.f. – 11,928 s.f. Yes <br />Minimum lot width at setback line: 90 feet Varies – Typ. 40’+ Yes <br />Minimum lot depth: 125 feet Varies – most are 90+ Yes <br />Minimum front building setback (to <br />internal streets): <br />25 feet Varies – 10’-25’ Yes <br />Minimum rear or side setback to <br />Wayzata Boulevard: 50 feet 40 feet typ. Yes