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6 <br />enhanced architectural standards, and siting of structures through the conservation and <br />more efficient use of land in such developments. <br /> <br />Does the Board consider this development innovative? <br /> <br />(c) Preservation and enhancement of desirable site characteristics such as <br />wildlife habitat, unique natural resources, existing vegetation, natural topography, <br />geologic features and reduction of negative impacts on the environment. <br /> <br />Staff does not believe there are unique, desirable site characteristics. <br /> <br />(d) Creative use of land and related physical development which allows a <br />phased and orderly transition of varying land uses in close proximity to each other. <br /> <br />The applicant is proposing single family detached homes adjacent to existing single <br />family detached homes. Does the Board consider this a creative use of land? <br /> <br />(e) Efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets <br />thereby lowering development costs and public investments. <br /> <br />The 28ft wide private road results in a smaller network of utilities and street that would <br />lower development costs and public investment. <br /> <br />(f) Mix of land use types. <br /> <br />There is no mix of land use types. <br /> <br />(g) Provision of a housing t ype or target housing price that is desirable to the <br />City. <br /> <br />The one-level single family detached homes provides life-cycle housing. <br /> <br />(h) Other public benefits and values as recognized in the City’s Comprehensive <br />Plan. <br /> <br />The development implements the City’s Transportation Plan and Anoka County Highway <br />access management plan by realigning Vicky Lane with Kelly Street to eliminate the <br />existing unsafe offset intersection. <br /> <br />Staff does note this alignment is required for any development of this site and is not being <br />gained just because of the proposed PUD. <br /> <br />Urban Residential Planned Unit Development Requirements <br />