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The applicant also anticipates the subdivision of the parcels containing the two buildings, but there would be access and business interchange between the two sites. The PUD zoning would accommodate this operation and subdivision, allowing some flexibility between setback areas. The site in question totals 2.62 acres, or about 114,500 square feet. The total proposed building area would be 15,170 square feet. In the I-P District, outdoor storage is allowed to the lesser of 10% of the lot area, or 25% of the building area. In the I-1 District, outdoor storage is allowed to be up to 60% of the rear yard. For comparison purposes, outdoor storage would potentially be allowed on the parcel as follows, depending on the industrial zoning applied to the site: I-P, Industrial Park I-1, Light Industrial Proposed Lot area 11,450 sf 34,000 sf Building size 3,692 sf NA Actual allowance 3,682 sf 34,000 sf 16,420 sf Again, the measurement of the outdoor storage area on Lot 1, the existing building site, appears to be much more than the 1,555 square feet listed on the plans. The proposed layout falls between the applicable I-1 and I-P standards for outdoor storage. Apart from this, the plan appears to meet most of the other I-P District requirements, although final site plan and building details would be necessary to confirm this. The PUD approach is being sought, since variance requests for total outdoor storage area would not appear to meet the requirements of the ordinance for approval. Variances require a finding that there is some unique condition of the site that creates a practical difficulty, or interferes, with putting the property to a reasonable use. It would clearly be possible to meet the I-P storage requirement, consistent with other surrounding property. By utilizing PUD zoning, the applicant is seeking City consideration of a use that would not meet ordinance requirements. The City would need to find that the proposed zoning is compatible with existing and future surrounding land uses, and consistent with the intent of the City’s planning goals as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Summary and Recommendation As noted, the PUD zoning creates a specific set of unique zoning regulations that would apply only this property. The City would need to find that the approach would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and compatible with surrounding land uses. Because there are issues that need to be verified, the Planning Commission may choose to make Concept Plan comments only, and refer the full subdivision and Final Stage PUD consideration to a future date when the complete data is available.