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The criterion that the Planning Commission should use to make the recommendation is the consistency of the final plans with the concept that was approved last September. The concept (Preliminary Development Plan)that was approved last year is reflected in the Design Framework Manual dated August 19, 2003 and the Preliminary Site Plan dated 8/8/03. It shows the serpentine Dominium building located on the southwest portion of the site. The diagram shows the building as "Market Rate Rental Units." There were 220 units that were proposed last summer. Consistency of Current Proposal with Preliminary Development Plan Building Location and Lot Coverage—The building has only moved a few feet to the west. Its lot coverage is very close to that shown in the concept plan. Building Appearance—The height of the building (52 feet)has remained the same. It's exterior appearance is also the same. Building Density—The number of apartment units has increased from 220 to 260 (18%). Types of Units —Seventy-nine units will be reserved for senior citizens. All of these units will be "affordable"based on the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development definition. The senior citizen units will be located together in the west wing of the building. Parking Spaces—The number of parking spaces is projected to be 415. The zoning ordinance would normally require 520 spaces. The number of underground spaces is 216—240 would normally be required underground. A PUD allows flexibility because of the large nature of the use. Seventy nine units will be reserved for seniors. Many other units in the building will also be occupied by seniors, but no exact determination can be made because there are no additional limits beyond the 79 units. Normal usage would suggest that seniors will not have more than one car. Therefore, a case can be made for a departure from the typical parking requirement of two spaces per unit. Summary The Planning Commission should ask questions about the building that relate to the consistency criteria described above. The staff report on June 151'will have more information related to these criteria so that the Planning Commission can make its recommendation to the City Council.