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• Mr. Jeff Smyser December 13, 2006 Page 9 Planned Unit Development Application A Planned Unit Development ( "PUD ") will provide the flexibility needed on the Site to maximize natural amenities, preserve existing trees, and provide high - quality mixed -use design. The attached Site Plan and data sheets provide lot, setback, boundary, grading and landscaping information. The data sheets for the planned development confirm Comforts of Home's conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and PUD zoning standards. The City's Zoning Code suggests that general business uses can include retail, grocery, motor fuel /convenience, restaurants, and office. The Mixed Use Comprehensive Plan designation supports medium density residential. CORE seeks to provide a setting for medium density housing combined with complimentary and supporting business uses that serve a neighborhood. The commercial uses will be neighborhood scale and will be consistent with the permitted uses in the City Ordinance. In addition to the Site Plan submittal, the applicant submits additional information consistent with City's requests for consideration of a PUD / preliminary plat approval. Sewer and Water Service The Metropolitan Urban Service Area, or "MUSA," is managed by the Metropolitan Council to ensure that regional services and facilities, such as sewers and major highways, are provided or planned for the seven - county region. The Site has been approved for MUSA. Public sewer or water services do not currently serve the Site. However, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services ( "MCES ") will provide trunk sewer service to the Site. CORE has secured the easements necessary to bring sanitary sewer and public water to the Site. This investment will allow the City to pursue additional development in the Study Area, including the property south of the Site. In addition, the submittal provides information showing how public utilities, drainage and roads can be extended to serve adjacent property. Landscaping Plan Landscaping and planting will be provided throughout the 17 -acre Site in a manner complimentary to the uses proposed. The plan addresses screening and tree replacement requirements. Tree Preservation Plan • A complete tree preservation plan is included confirming trees to be saved and removed. A tree count table totaling trees saved and trees removed is included.