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BOOK 96 PAu 22- 7 EAST: *Lot Dimensions: 73' - 155' in width with a depth of 135' *Buffer: 25' building setback, continuous 15' wide landscape buffer with Type "C" plant density and 6' opaque feature (berm plus hedge). WEST: *Lot Dimensions: 70' or more in width with a depth of 135' *Buffer: 25' building setback, continuous 15' wide type "D" landscape buffer with 6' opaque feature (berm plus hedge). Note: The largest and deepest lots are proposed to be located along the project perimeters, especially along the eastern and western perimeters. The smallest lots are located away_from the perimeters, internal to the project. In addition, pools and related structures (e.g. screen enclosures) are proposed to be set back a minimum of 15' along the perimeter rear yards. Normal.LDR provisions would allow such structures to be located to within 10' of the perimeter. 18. Waivers and Compatibility: Through the PD process, the applicant has requested waivers from the LDR standards. The applicant has requested the following waivers: 1. Reduce the minimum lot size from 12,000 square feet to 7,405 square feet. 2. Reduce the minimum lot width from 80' to 701. 3. Reduce the minimum side yard setback from 15' to 9'. Note: The normal RS -3 front and rear yard setbacks (25') would apply. Throughout the review of this project, staff and the applicant have had several meetings to discuss lot layout, sizes, setbacks, and buffering. Through the PD process, the LDRs allow, and staff supports, PD projects that provide buffering, recreation areas and other common areas, as well as pedestrian improvements that exceed normal subdivision requirements, in exchange for maximizing allowable densities through design flexibility. It is staff's position that this results in a project compatible with the surrounding area. In staff's opinion, this project and the requested waivers are justified for several reasons. First, a significant portion of the project is made up of common areas for lakes (#13 acres or 19% of the total site area) and common recreation/open space (2.59 acres or 4% of the total site area). These areas contribute toward the overall project's open space rather than being distributed in small portions throughout all or most of the project's lots. Second, project perimeter buffering and existing canal rights- of-way along the project boundaries provide physical screening and separation from adjacent properties. To the south, the 250' wide South Relief Canal provides extra. separation. Likewise, to the west and north, the Lateral B (801) and Lateral B-5 (301) canals provide extra separation. As previously described, the north, east, and west perimeter buffers include a 6' opaque feature consisting of a berm plus hedge. Such features exceed normal PD buffering requirements and will provide screening for sight and noise. Third, lot dimensions have been designed to provide a depth that is comparable to narmally sized RS -3 lots. Also, the smallest project lots are located internally to the project, and the largest lots (depth and width) =are located along the SEPTEMBER 26, 1995 22 M M