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ii. A reduction in the costs to construct and maintain public facilities and infrastructure in a rural setting; iii. Protecting open space to enhance and preserve the natural character of the community; iv. The creation of distinct neighborhoods that are interconnected within rural areas; and v. The preservation large contiguous open spaces. 3. That the proposed OP PUD Concept Plan meets the prerequisites for open space PUDs as outlined in Section 154.655 of the City Code (existing zoning, 20 acre minimum site and the site being in single ownership or control). 4. That all open space PUD design standards and all open space development standards (as outlined in Section 154.660 of the City Code) are met; or if deviations are proposed, that certain such proposed deviations are supported because they achieve the following three goals: a. The deviations allow for a higher quality building and site design that will enhance aesthetics of the site; b. The deviations help to create a more unified environment within the project boundaries by ensuring one of more of the following: architectural compatibility of all structures, efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation, enhanced landscaping and site features and/or efficient use of utilities; and c. The overall design provides appropriate solutions to eliminate adverse impacts that propose deviations may impose on surrounding lands. 5. That the OP PUD Concept Plan generally complies with the City's subdivision regulations. 6. That the OP PUD Concept Plan is generally consistent with the City's engineering standards with exceptions as noted in the City Engineer's memorandum dated May 20, 2020. 7. That the OP PUD Concept Plan meets the minimum requirements for an OP PUD including minimum lot area and street layout. 8. That the OP PUD Concept Plan will preserve and enhance important environmental features through careful and sensitive placement of buildings and facilities. WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed and supported approval of the OP PUD Concept Plan at its meetings held on July 7, 2020 and July 21, 2020 and allowed for the following four deviations to the City's open space PUD design and development standards: Allowing each home to have its own on -site septic system and drainfields- rather than having a community septic system or systems that would serve several homes (communal drainfields are a requirement of the Shoreland Ordinance for PUDs). 2. Having a reduced buffer from the south property line for construction on the development site (100 feet instead of 200 feet). This approval is subject to the developer planting landscaping and trees for screening that are satisfactory to the City.