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b. Different siding styles are acceptable in the same material, such as lap siding with shakes or board and batten accents, if it is in a contrasting or complementary color. c. Incorporate frieze bands, trim and banding in complementary colors to add interest and variety to the rear elevations. 3. Decorative garage doors with windows shall be used on all units. Furthermore, staff would like the developer to provide more variety in the unit types. The project includes 165 townhomes in 33 4- and 6- unit buildings. While the applicant offers three different elevations, we find that they are very similar and would like to encourage the developer to consider more variety by incorporating an urban townhome option or another townhome style. The developer should continue to work with staff to refine the plans to comply with the intent of these PUD design standards. The developer shall provide detailed information to show how these items will be met when the PUD final stage plan and final plat are submitted. Unit Width: The minimum required width of a townhome is 24 feet. The applicant is proposing 32' wide units which exceed the minimum width requirements. Garages: Each of the proposed units include, at a minimum, a 20' x 20' (400 square foot) double garage. The zoning ordinance requires a minimum size of 540 square feet for dwellings with no basement. The intent was to ensure adequate storage area. However, the proposed units exceed the City's minimum floor area requirements by 600 to 1,000 square feet. Additionally, 400 square feet garages are typical of prior townhome project approvals. Therefore, staff would propose that design flexibility be provided to accommodate the proposal. The developer is proposing several different housing models and product types for the single family lots to provide customers with options and development variations. Subdivision Ordinance Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code The preliminary plat is consistent with the comprehensive plan for mixed use residential development as discussed above. The PUD provides flexibility from the strict standards of the zoning ordinance. Blocks and Lots The preliminary plat has 706 single family lots, 165 townhome units, 1 recreational center lot and 16 outlots. The lots vary in width, depth and lot size as allowed per the PUD flexibility. The recreational center lot is for a 5,000 s.f. recreational facility for the 17