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issues pertaining to traffic access from 20th Avenue into the development, since traffic flows at 55 mph. Ms. Gail Nadon (1984 73rd Avenue) noted concern that there is no designated park area and with the growth of the area there is no other access to play ground areas except via 20th Avenue. Ms. Jennifer Steward (1995 73rd Avenue) suggested a berm or trees be incorporated to buffer the R2 development from the town home development. Mr. Patterson questioned what trees would be saved or planted and what would happen to the drainage. Mr. Rehbein didn't plan to remove the trees on the property line and ultimately would not hinder the drainage. Ms. Steward felt that Mr. Rehbein's development should comply with the same 35' rear year setback requirement as the R2 district. Mr. Palzer explained with a PUD the developer works with the City on special issues including the setback requirements and wetlands. Mr. Dale Runkle (Bright Keys) explained that the proposed twin homes are single level units, that range 1220 sq. ft. to 1300 sq. ft. without the garage. The Bright Key development plans to price each unit around $130,000. Ms. Denise Saxton (1949 73rd Street) voiced a concern about mitigating the drainage from the existing development. Mr. Patterson questioned Staff if there is a street light maximum. Mr. Palzer replied that street lights are spaced every three houses. However, the City pays for street lights and is considering eliminating some street lights. Mr. Buckbee questioned why is the width of the proposed streets are thinner than normal and why are there fewer setback requirements than in the R2 district. Mr. Rehbein commented that the • streets are the same width as in the Willow Glen development and the setbacks are negotiable within a PUD. The PUD preserves the natural setting within a development. Thus, some of the setbacks are less than the R2 requirements. Chair Welk replied that the City reserves the right to request park dedication funds or park land. Also, the PUD is designed to embrace the natural settings of the parcel. Chair Welk read aloud Ordinance #4 51.01 PURPOSE. To encourage a more creative and efficient development of land and its improvements through the preservation of more restrictive application of zoning requirements such as lot sizes heioht and building setbacks while at the same time meetings the standards and purposes of the comprehensive plan and preserving _the health_ safety and welfare of the citizens of the City. 2