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5.0 STAFF COMMENTS and FINDINGS: 5.1 On July 9, 2002, Masterpiece Homes held a neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposed three parcel redevelopment into a 24 unit townhome development. The meeting was well attended, where area residents presented questions regarding tree preservation, parcel grading/drainage, and unit size/style (the applicant may wish to explain in detail his perceptions of the issues.) 5.2 The Community Development Staff has received call on and/or identified the following Issues: . Drainage of the site Traffic created from the development Tree preservation Screening portions of the development Redevelopment of the three parcels versus no redevelopment Single family development versus two family (townhome) development . . . . . 5.3 The land use, 12 structures with 2 townhome units each, is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan designation for the area; the proposed density of 3.48 units per gross acre is within the Zoning Code density of 4 units per gross acre. There appears to be a demand for this type of low maintenance, high value, townhome unit, which is more consistent with the rambler style of architecture in this portion of the community. 5.4 The Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies include the following direction: Roseville Comprehensive Plan - 2000 Update Goals and Policies - Page 70f21 C. RESIDENTIAL POLICIES The City will: 1. Adopt flexible standards for new single family and multi-family housing developments to allow for innovative development and more efficient densities. It is not the goal of the City to significantly increase overall residential densities. a) Encourage higher quality mixed developments by allowing planned unit developments as guided by the goals, policies, and performance standards of the community with more dedication of park and open space. b) Where feasible or practical, integrate neighborhood oriented retail/ service businesses (within walking distance) into the mixed used project. Consider such mixed use developments in areas where change is already underway. c) Encourage innovative high quality planning and design in residential developments that cater to the life style/life cycle of present and future residents. Higher quality development may include such improvements as masonry exteriors, higher window and wall insulation packages, underground parking, more usable open space than normally required, porches, landscaping, PF3357 RCA PUD Concept 081902 Page 4