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7 PUD Public Benefit vs PUD Flexibility Summary Per City Code Section 1007.024 (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. A master plan for this area is not required per the 2040 Comprehensive Plan-Planning District 4. (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 consisting of townhomes (owner-occupied and renter-occupied), market rate apartments, and senior living. This variety in housing types supports life-cycle housing. The flexible site design configuration allows for the creation of a multi-functional greenway corridor that incorporates storm water management, wetlands, open space, and trails. The development also promotes conservation and 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 is within the shoreland districts of Lake Wilkinson and Lake Amelia and adjacent to a large wetland complex. The development transitions from low intense townhomes near Wilkinson Lake and the wetland to higher intense apartments near the arterial roads. The large wetland will be preserved and enhanced into a multi-purpose greenway corridor and storm water management system. The corridor will also be protected by a vegetative buffer that provides additional protection to the natural resources. The site provides opportunity to implement a stormwater reuse system for irrigation purposes. The system should be evaluated and implemented to the extent feasible to offset the use of municipal water for irrigation. (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.