05-05-25 - Council Work Session Agenda

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motion on a 5-1 vote to recommend approval with the conditions included in the staff recommendation, no flexibility from the garage requirements, and 24' foot connection of the road for emergency access only. City Engineer The City Engineer provided comments in the attached memo. Developer responses received following the Planning and Zoning board have been included. 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. The need for a formal master plan was not identified for this area in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed development is consistent with the 2006 EA concept plan for low density single family residential conservation development. (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 applicant is proposing a conservation development. The villas provide a housing option with main -level living with association -maintain yards and snow removal which addresses life -cycle housing. (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 conservation development preserves and enhances desirable site characteristics by minimizing wetland, woodland, and rare plant species impacts. (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.