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Item 05D Page 6 of 11 As mentioned earlier, approving a PUD is a give and take process. As a PUD, the City Council may grant deviations from the City Code. Proposed deviations include: 1. Increased density (+ 57 units). 2. Decreased over -story shade trees (- 12). 3. Decreased open space (- 0.48 acres). 4. Decreased minimum building setbacks along County Road H2 (- 13'), and increased maximum setbacks along Mounds View Boulevard (+ 22'). 5. Increased glare from exterior lighting along the south property line adjacent to the neighboring apartment building (+ 1.4 fc). 6. Increased building height (+ one story). As a PUD, the project exceeds the minimum standards in the following areas: 1. Increased exterior finishes (+ 40%). 2. Increased pedestrian access (e.g. sidewalks). 3. Private amenities viewable from public roads which enhance a "sense of community" at this corner (common areas = patios, decks, outdoor seating, playground, dog run, etc.) 4. The architecture of the building complements that of the neighboring Be] Rae Senior Living. A Public Hearing is scheduled by the City Council for Monday, June 24, 2019 at 6:30 PM. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the CUP for a Residential PUD, and Development Review, and recommends the following changes to plans submitted May 30, 2019: 1. Exterior Lighting: Remove or modify an exterior light in the parking lot which causes light trespass exceeding the City's lighting standards. 2. Dog Run: 4' chain-link fence be changed to 4' ornamental fence. 3. Over -story Trees: Consider additional trees along the project perimeter (decision should be made on-site after the building and parking lot are built). 4. Fire Access: Consider emergency access between Greenfield Ave hammerhead, and parking lot. The Planning Commission is requested to consider the following options: