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development. The PUD flexibility also compliments walkable neighborhoods, protects the <br />greenway corridor and reduces the development footprint and impervious surface area. <br />The rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and meets the purpose and intent of the <br />PUD by encouraging: <br />• Innovations in development that address growing demands for all styles of economic <br />expansion, greater variety in type, design, architectural standards, and siting of structures <br />through the conservation and more efficient use of land in such developments. <br />• The preservation and enhancement of desirable site characteristics such as existing <br />vegetation, natural topography and geologic features and the prevention of soil erosion. <br />• An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets thereby <br />lowering development costs and public investments. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />The Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on December 11, 2013 and continued the <br />hearing to the February 12, 2014 meeting. The Board and staff recommend approval of <br />Ordinance 02-14 to rezone property from R, Rural to PUD -Planned Unit Development. The 1st <br />reading was approved by Council on March 10, 2014. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1. Site Location Map <br />2. Ordinance 02-14 <br />2 <br />