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b� Adequate usable open space s�iould be provided on the site or public <br />park/open space should �ii��sl� adj oin the site. <br />The Meadow View proposal includes sd�u$te open space for an 8 unit development on <br />1.44 acres, and four neighborhood p�rl� � within walking distance (1,320 feet). <br />c) The floor area standard ��i��ld define the amount of required open space in <br />comparison to the densit� c, ��r,itfi . <br />The City has not established a policy that r�quir�s open space premised on floor area ratio <br />of a residential development. However, the I���a���+� View proposal has structure (unit) <br />footprints that occupy 28% (17,888 sq. ft� o� th� ��rc�l and common space occupying 44% <br />(27,612 sq. ft.) of the parcel. ilt�p�r��i��1� ��v#��� �drE��w���} private road, and sidewalk) <br />is estimated at 41% (25,808 sq, ft,�, <br />d� Adequate access to adjoining or nearby (within'/a mile) retail/service areas <br />should be provided. <br />The Meadow View proposal has adequate ��cess (roads and trails) to nearby retail and <br />service areas, including Rosedale Center, l�o��l� Square Shopping Center, Hamline <br />Shopping Center, and Lexington Shoppes. <br />� Impacts on adjoining ��ngl� family areas should be limited by increased <br />side yard setbacks xn� �capi��; front and rear separation by streets, <br />commercial or ind���ria] ��xr�l�ap:�f�nt; or parks and open space. <br />The easement along the southern 40 feet of th� Meadow View proposal creates a substantial <br />buffer as do the existing trees and sh rubs � I�a� the adj acent residences rear property line. <br />Setbacks are consistent with $irnil�r d�+rel�pmeat and attempt to provide design fle�bility, <br />adequate separation from �dJ����t r�i���ti�l and adequate space for landscape screening <br />and enhancement where �� �� s�p����. <br />h� Building design standar s should be used which contribute to <br />neighborhood openness communication, and interaction. <br />The Meadow View proposal is designed to aff��rd its residents internal town home area <br />openness, communication and interaction, whil� $I�� affording the ability to interact and <br />communicate with neighboring residential gr�up�7��+�. <br />i) Design and ��rf�rrrra„c� �t�r,dat�d� should provide adequate height and <br />seil�ack �a,xl�ir,a#i�r�s �`or s�ruataons where taller multi-family units are <br />�p�S�d � i n�ilJ J�j ��L� �dj ���it to single family areas. Such infill <br />$i��Ul�l � I�TMti�xt tr� rri�lium r��r,��i�r (or lower) projects. <br />PF3546 — RCA 032904 Page 6 of 12 <br />