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The flexible site design configuration allows for the creation of a multi functional greenway <br />corridor that incorporates storm water management, wetlands, open space, and trails. The <br />development also promotes conservation and a more efficient use of land. <br />(c) Preservation and enhancement of desirable site characteristics such as wildlife <br />habitat, unique natural resources, existing vegetation, natural topography, geologic <br />features and reduction of negative impacts on the environment. <br />The site is within the shoreland districts of Lake Wilkinson and Lake Amelia and adjacent to a <br />large wetland complex. The large wetland will be preserved and enhanced into a multi -purpose <br />greenway corridor and storm water management system. The corridor will also be protected by <br />a vegetative buffer that provides additional protection to the natural resources. <br />A stormwater reuse system will be evaluated and implemented to the extent feasible to offset <br />the use of municipal water for irrigation. <br />(d) Creative use of land and related physical development which allows a phased and <br />orderly transition of varying land uses in close proximity to each other. <br />The development transitions from low intense townhomes near Wilkinson Lake and the wetland <br />to higher intense apartments near the arterial roads. <br />(e) Efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets thereby <br />lowering development costs and public investments. <br />Private streets result in efficient, smaller networks of utilities and streets. This lowers <br />development costs and public investments. <br />(f) Mix of land use types. <br />The development proposes a mix of residential housing types and commercial development. <br />(g) Provision of a housing type or target housing price that is desirable to the City. <br />The development proposes a mix of residential housing types consisting of townhomes, market <br />rate apartments, and senior living. This variety in housing types supports life -cycle housing that <br />is desirable to the City. <br />(h) Other public benefits and values as recognized in the City's Comprehensive Plan. <br />24 <br />