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August 20, 2019 Page 4 The apartment project includes several amenities including a 9,300 square foot clubhouse building within which a fitness center, game room, business center and entertainment suites are to be provided. Also included amenities are an outdoor pool, two spas, community grills and outdoor gathering spaces. The Phase 1 apartment building and clubhouse are expected to be completed by the summer of 2021 while the Phase 2 building is expected to be completed by the summer of 2023. Within the apartment buildings, a range of unit types are to be provided including studio/alcove units, one-bedroom units, two-bedroom units and three-bedroom units. The subject site is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development. Within PUD zoning districts, uses and development parameters/requirements are specified in a PUD development agreement. Modification of the original terms of the PUD approval are subject to PUD amendment processing and specifically the consideration of new Preliminary and Final PUD plans. 2. Analysis Planned Unit Development Purpose. The applicant wishes to amend the previously approved PUD, Planned Unit Development (presently applicable to the site) accommodate the proposed apartment building project. In consideration of PUD applications, it is important that the purpose of planned unit development be considered and that a determination be made that such purpose will be fulfilled. Generally speaking, planned unit development is intended to allow a mixture of uses and/or flexibility from the strict terms of the Zoning Ordinance in return for higher site and building design standards than what would otherwise be allowed. Section 152.202 of the Zoning Ordinance specifically states that planned unit development may allow the following: (A) Variety. Within a comprehensive site design concept, a mixture of land uses, housing types and densities; (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; (C) Efficiency. The consolidation of areas for recreation and reductions in street lengths and other utility-related expenses; 38