03-06-2023 Council Work Session Packet

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5 PUD, Planned Unit Development Public Benefits and Requirements Property that is guided medium density residential may be also be zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development if the development provides a public benefit and meets PUD requirements. City Code Section 1007.024(2) specifically lists the public benefit that may be gained through the PUD. Staff and Planning & Zoning Board comments for consideration are in italics. (2) The PUD, by allowing deviation from the strict provisions of this ordinance related to setbacks, heights, lot area, width and depths, yards, etc., may be considered by the City when it would result in one or more of the following public benefits: (a) Implementation of a master plan consistent with the Planning District objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. There is no master plan for this site. (b) Innovations in development that address growing demands for all styles of economic expansion, greater variety in lot size, configuration, home type, design, enhanced architectural standards, and siting of structures through the conservation and more efficient use of land in such developments. The Board considered the custom built homes as an innovation in home type and design. (c) Preservation and enhancement of desirable site characteristics such as wildlife habitat, unique natural resources, existing vegetation, natural topography, geologic features and reduction of negative impacts on the environment. There are no unique, desirable site characteristics. (d) Creative use of land and related physical development which allows a phased and orderly transition of varying land uses in close proximity to each other. The Board considered the proposed single family detached homes adjacent to existing single family detached homes as a creative use of land and infill. (e) Efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets thereby lowering development costs and public investments. The 28ft wide private road results in a smaller network of utilities and street that would lower development costs and public investment. (f) Mix of land use types.