Site Consideration

The proposed Cottage Knoll will work with the existing rolling hills & native trees to preserve & enhance the natural beauty & heritage of the site for its future inhabitants & visitors to enjoy. In making this choice, Plymouth Rock Partners will provide a mix of lot sizes as a sensible approach to this focus on preservation.
 

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Where tree cover is sparse & topography more gentle, lots can be smaller & more compact, thereby promoting Smart Growth. As tree cover increases, so will the lot sizes. The use of building envelope restrictions for these lots will insure that heritage oaks, oak clusters & other natural features inherent in the Sierra Foothills are preserved.

The eastern perimeter of this property lies adjacent to the agricultural preserve. Large lots designed to accommodate horses are proposed to buffer & serve as a transition to this open space. Again, building envelope restrictions will be used to preserve oak trees in this section and provide a transitional buffer. Design guidelines will address the proper keeping of horses on these properties.

In addition to these development principles, a total of 19 acres of open space will be preserved in its natural state. and remain untouched by developmemt. This will include 10 acres of dense woodlands on the north portion of the site. Towards the center of the development, there are 4.3 acres of wetlands that will be remain outside development.Then there is the meandering 3/4-mile Arroyo Ditch, a perfect opportunity for a community
nature trail & another acre of nature pre-serve. This trail will serve as a pedestrian circulation spine for the neighborhood and feature trail markers and exhibits highlighting local history and ecology.

The lower half of the western perimeter fronts Highway 49, designated a scenic corridor by the City of Plymouth & the State of California. To respect this designation, Cottage Knoll is designed to preserve about 3 acres along this frontage as natural habitat. Lots are kept to the east of the existing tree clusters & off the slope fronting Highway 49 to minimize the impact of the development.

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