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• J 26 The proposed PUD contains this variety of elements. b. Sensitivity: Through the departure from the strict application of required setbacks, yard areas, lot sizes, minimum house sizes, minimum requirements and other performance standards associated with traditional zoning, a PUD can maximize the development potential of land while remaining sensitive to its unique and valuable natural characteristics. 'The PUD District will allow the development of a mixed-use urban village that departs from the strict application of dimensional and performance standards found in traditional zoning districts. As a result, the PUD will restore natural features and open space into the subject property and creates links to the surrounding community, through opportunities for trail and transit connections. c. Efficiency: The consolidation of areas for recreation and reductions in street lengths and other utility-related expenses. The redevelopment will boast an impressive central park facility that will act as the focal point of the development and a strong amenity for the whole St. Anthony community. This integrated system of open space throughout the development will fulfills both aesthetic and functional purposes. The network will serve to connect the various elements of the development to each other and will also help foster connections at the edges of the development with the rest of the community. d. Density Transfer: The project density may be clustered, basing density on a number of units per acre in place of specific lot dimensions. The subject property contains approximately 45.05 acres of land. The proposed PUD includes approximately 662 dwelling units,for an overall density of 14.69 dwelling units per acre. This density is being clustered in the western portion of the property, in the form of townhomes, apartments and urban flats. e. District Integration: The combination of uses which are allowed in separate I zoning districts, such as mixed residential uses to allow densities and unit types to be varied within the project; mixed residential uses with increased density based upon the greater sensitivity of PUD projects to regulation; and mixed land uses with the integration of compatible land uses within the project. The proposed PUD includes a mix of residential density and unit types, in proximity to open space, retail uses, and transit opportunities. The inhabitants of the residential portion of the property, along with the.citizens of St. Anthony in general, will be able to take advantage of the commercial, transit, and open space uses on the site.