07-01-2024 Council Work Session Packet

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22 (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. The need for a master plan for the Main Street Corridor between Sunset Avenue and 4th Avenue is identified in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. At the May 28, 2024 Work Session, Council directed staff to initiate the process to consider a residential moratorium which could include an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and master plan for the greater northwest quadrant of the City. (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 commercial component supports economic expansion. The development proposes a mix of residential housing types on a greater variety of lot sizes. The housing consists of single family houses, townhomes, rowhomes, and apartments. This variety in housing types supports life-cycle housing. The flexible site design configuration allows for the construction of an extensive greenway corridor and storm water management system and provides for a more efficient use of land. (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. The site has limited natural desirable site characteristics. Topography is flat agricultural land with poorly drained hydric soils, private ditches, and minimal significant trees. The existing public ditch and associated wetlands will be enhanced into an extensive multi-purpose greenway corridor and storm water management system. The corridor will also be protected by a vegetative buffer. The applicant is proposing green infrastructure and phytoremediation to further reduce negative impacts on the environment.