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4.15 Two retaining walls are proposed on the condominiumparcel. The first is located along the southern portion of the site. This wall is designed to separate the storm water management improvements and the condominium structure. The second retaining wall is located in the northwest portion of the site, on either side of the drive leading to the undergroundparking garage. 4.16 The proposal also calls for extensive tree removaL However, a number of the trees located along the eastern boundary and the northern boundary of the condominium parcel will be preserved. An extensive landscape plan has also been submitted that proposes to restore the wetland with native grasses and forbs, trees, shrub and perennials around both the condominium and town home structures, as well as boulevard trees. The developer has discussed landscape options with adjacent properiy owners, including the possibility of landscaping rear yard area of adj acent residential properties. The developer has met with residents to discuss the proposed development and a conceptual landscape plan. 5.0 COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT: 5.1 The City Planner and Community Development Director have reviewed the Comprehensive Land Use Map Amendment sought by United Properties and determined that the proposal change is appropriate and does comply with Chapter 3, Goals & Policies, subsection TI Community-Wide (General), "B" General Land Use Goals; "C" General Land Use Policies; subsection III Residential Areas, "B" Residential Goals; and "C" Residential Policies. Please see AttachmentA. 5.2 The following is the Demographic Profile for this neighborhood— Planning District 11: - 298 single family homes � 152 acres of single family residential land � 40% land area in golf course � Less than 4 units per acre � 65% of the households have no children � 60% of households occupied by 2 persons or less � 47% of heads of household age 55 or older � Only 100 persons under the age of 14 � 60% of the housing units are over 50 years old ` NOTE: excludes the new 22 Stonecrest town home development The Staff estimates that the 33 units proposed in this development will have a similar demographic profile. That is, few children, empty nesters, 2 persons per household, and the majority over 55 years of age. -�-