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o Noting the length of the building, the design is articulated in several vertical <br />breaks, providing for a human scale and internal program connection between <br />the interior and exterior. <br />o The linear design of the buildings and definition of stories is supported by the <br />repetition of fenestration, varying heights and alignment, strong horizontal <br />balconv/canoav lines, and accented eaves or cornices. <br />o This provides for a human scale and reflects a more colonial and cottage housing <br />stvle like Waverlv Gardens." <br />Findings of Fact <br />The findings of fact for the comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning and PUD Preliminary <br />Plan/Preliminary Plat are detailed in the attached resolutions and ordinance. <br />PUD Public Benefit vs PUD Flexibility Summary <br />Summary <br />Public Benefit Gained: <br />1. Economic expansion <br />2. Greater variety of housing types such as townhomes, market rate apartments, and <br />senior living that support life -cycle housing <br />3. Multi -functional greenway corridor and storm water management system <br />4. Transition from low intense residential development near natural resource to higher <br />intense development near arterial roads <br />5. Efficient use of land and private streets resulting in smaller network of utilities and <br />streets <br />6. Diversified tax base through a mix of residential and commercial land uses <br />7. Creation and preservation of open space that is accessible to the public <br />8. More parkland dedication fees available for park/trail development <br />9. Wider landscape buffers and trail corridors <br />Flexibility Provided: <br />1. Building height: 40 feet (3-story) and 55 feet (4-story) > allowed 36 feet height in <br />shoreland district. <br />2. Floor Area: 550 square foot studio apartment unit < required 700 square feet with <br />additional 100 square feet per bedroom <br />a. A maximum of 15% of all multi -family units can be studio apartments. <br />3. Townhomes <br />o Base Lot Width: 142ft < 150ft Shoreland PUD requirement <br />25 <br />