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April 21, 2020 Page 4 When a Plat is a part of a Planned Unit Development project, the platting aspect is often subsumed by the PUD review, since the PUD will manage the several zoning particulars that apply to the site. A PUD is treated as a single development site – even though it may be broken up into several separate legal land parcels. When this project was initially conceived, the applicants utilized the PUD process to define the various aspects of the proposal, including Architecture, Site Planning, Grading and Drainage control, Utility services, Emergency vehicle response, and every other factor. With the PUD in place, development details are specified under the terms of the PUD zoning and development agreements. Platting the property after the fact is intended, in this case, as primarily a financing mechanism that will have no impact on the PUD approvals. Even though a separate parcel could be conveyed to another owner, the PUD regulations would follow the parcel, and the City’s development agreements would apply to any new owner. As such, the subdivision raises very few new issues that have not already been addressed by the PUD zoning. The standard for reviewing a Preliminary Plat is whether the proposed plat conforms to the requirements of the applicable zoning, and the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. As noted, the applicable zoning in this case is the Silver Lake Village PUD, which will be unaffected by the subdivision. When Preliminary Plat is granted, the applicant obtains some specific development rights, subject to meeting any attached preliminary plat conditions, and final plat processing. It should be noted that while the plat will create two lots, and the PUD contemplates two phases, some of the Phase I improvements will be constructed on Lot 2. This is the result of grading operations, parking lot construction, and certain emergency response requirements prior to the construction of Phase 2. As discussed previously, however, final PUD requirements will continue to apply, and full build out of the project will be required to comply with the terms of the approved PUD. Final Plat. The Final Plat is the recorded document that establishes the new parcels and boundaries. The Final Plat is a simple map of the proposed subdivision land, without the development details shown on the Preliminary Plat. The standard for reviewing a Final Plat is very simple: does it conform to the requirements and conditions of Preliminary Plat approval. If so, the City’s role in Final Plat consideration is merely administrative. The Final Plat drawing is reviewed to ensure that it reflects preliminary requirements, and is then ready for recording. The proposed Final Plat is consistent with the submitted Preliminary Plat. Subject to final staff review, the plat appears to be the proper form for approval and recording.