avoids or minimizes impacts,to water-related resources and wildlife corridors. <br />The applicant notes that the adjacent TL 200 is open with a line of trees along the east and south <br />boundaries and states that the shadow plat shows that access to the flag lots avoids impacts to <br />natural features. Staff concurs that there would be no impacts to water-related resources or <br />wildlife corridors, but respectfully disagrees that the proposed turnaround would not impact the <br />cedar trees located on the south boundary. Staff notes that other options would be available at <br />the time of development of TL 200 that would minimize impacts to trees along the south <br />boundary. <br />(h) Local circulation systems and land development patterns do' not detract <br />from the efficiency of adjacent collector streets or arterial streets which are <br />designed to accommodate heavy traffic. <br />Staff concurs with the applicant's assertion'that neither the proposed development nor the <br />conceptual development of TL 200 would change existing travel patterns in River Road, which is <br />the nearest arterial or collector street. <br />(i) Streets identified as future transit routes should be designed to safely and <br />efficiently accommodate transit vehicles, thus encouraging the use of public transit <br />as a transportation mode. <br />Staff concurs with the applicant's assertion that that the nearest transit route is located on River <br />Road and that no changes are foreseen. <br />(j) Where appropriate, the street system and its infrastructure should be <br />utilized as an opportunity to convey and treat storm water runoff. <br />As noted by the applicant, the private roadways of the proposed development and for the future <br />development of TL 200 will be constructed to City standards for stormwater management. <br />Based on these findings, an exception to subsection (2)(b), (2)(c) and (2)(d) is warranted. The <br />remaining street connectivity standards at (2)(a), (2)(e) and (2)(f) are not applicable. <br />Given the available information and based on the foregoing findings, exception and future permit <br />requirements; the proposed development complies with the street connectivity standards. <br />EC 9.6820Cul-de-Sacs and Turnarounds <br />On p. 30 of the written statement, the applicant indicates that no cul-de-sac is proposed, <br />however these standards do apply since the existing right-of-way is being required to be <br />extended. <br />By providing for the dedication of right-of-way in that portion of the emergency vehicle <br />turnaround that is shown in the applicant's alternative street study, the proposed development <br />complies with subsection (1) which requires that any street is longer than.150 feet and <br />terminates shall be designed as a cul-de-sac bulb or emergency vehicle turnaround. <br />PDT 13-01 Oakleigh Cohousing- <br />Page 7 of 22 <br />1261 <br />