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The PUD process is a development alternative that provides greater flexibility for development by incorporating a mixture of densities /intensities, or use types, while also allowing variations from the provisions required by the Zoning Ordinance. This proposal, because of existing conditions, appears to be an applicable situation for a PUD that will benefit the City as well as the developer. Attached for reference: Exhibit A - Site Location; Exhibit B- Empire Rebar Site Plan. Development Stage: Requirements of the Concept Plan approval as granted by the City Council will be discussed later in this report. The development stage of the PUD process requires the applicant to provide a more specific and detailed plan for development. This submittal requires a revised plan that illustrates all requirements placed on the Concept Plan by the City Council. The final step in the process is the Final Plan that is intended to add detail to, and finalize the Development Stage Plan. The Final Plan is to serve as a permanent public record of the PUD and how it will be developed. PUD DESIGNATION: The subject site contains several legally existing non - conformities, that are listed below. The City Zoning Ordinance prohibits expansion of non - conforming uses and structures. The only way expansion can occur at this site is by PUD. In a PUD, the City can allow variations from the strict interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance, thereby allowing the applicant greater development flexibility. The trade -off is that the City can demand higher standards from the applicant in regard to site design; area improvements; and amenities. By granting this PUD, the City will be giving some concessions to the developer but also receiving improvements in the Woodlyn Avenue area that has long been targeted for public and private improvements. The following conditions necessitate a PUD designation: Non - conforming Use - The R & S operation includes both auto repair and auto salvage. In November 1984, the City Council passed Ordinance Number 243, which deleted auto salvage as an allowed use. Since this date, R & S Auto Salvage has been a legal non - conforming use; "grandfathered" in. Also, the property in question has two existing principal buildings and uses. This is prohibited by the City Zoning Ordinance. Page 91