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is The parcel that LaNcl is proposing to build their assisted living facility on is a triangular-shaped lot, with a side yard bordering on Kenzie Terrace; a side yard to the south bordering both commercial property and single family R-1 properties; and the rear yard located in the apex of the triangle lot. The proposed facility footprint is shown to be between 21'6" and 22'6" from the southern -most side yard property line and a 30'1" side yard setback adjacent to Kenzie Terrace; the front yard is oriented toward the eastern border on the Autumn Woods I property, which LaNel owns. Lot Coverage/14,11croachment: The site area was determined to be 55,584 SF, which is equal to 1.276 acres. The total lot coverage allowed for an R-4 zoning district is 50%. The building site coverage or footprint is 21,264 SF or 38%. Jay Nelson of Jay P. Nelson, Architect, reported that the building is set back 30 feet from the innermost property line along .Kenzie Terrace. The proposed facility is sited between 22'3" and 22'6" from the south west property line. This area is the rear yard for all of the neighboring R -I properties with accessory buildings and garages as adjacent structures. Mr. Nelson noted that LaNel is planning a one (1) foot encroachment into the front yard setback in order to have six (6) foot porches instead of five (5) foot porches. Parkine: As stated in the Applicant's written statement, parking will include 18 underground stalls for residential parking and staff parking. There will also he 13 parking spaces on the north east end of the building on Kenzie and another 13 parking spaces on the south west end of the building. Should it be needed, there is additional parking on an existing and adjacent: lot at Autumn Woods I, which is under common ownership. On site, LaNel reports that in addition to the planned 44 parking spaces for this proposed facility, the 38 parking spaces from Autrunn Woods I, gives both facilities an extra 34 parking spaces over what the Ordinance requires. Landscaping: The LaNel Group reported in their written statement that landscaping on the site will be varied and full, giving the site a more residential feel and creating natural boundaries from existing buildings and homes around the area. The site plans includes landscaping plans that shows the minimum landscaping that will be installed. Signage: The LaNel Group is proposing to install a monument sign at the entrance to the new facility. This proposed sign adheres to the City's Sign Ordinance restrictions on height. It is exactly eight (8) feet tall with the double -sided sign total of 47.4 SF. The Sign Ordinance allows up to 68 SF for double -sided sign. Zoning District: The proposed project is located adjacent to the existing Autumn Woods apartment facilities. The parcel for the proposed assisted living facility was purchased from the City in 2004 and its subsequent inclusion in the PUD designation that exists for the Autumn Woods I facility as part of a Planned Unit Development was approved as well by the City. As defined in X152.201 DEFINITIONS, a PUD or Planned Unit Development, is a zoning district and development plan which may include single or mixed uses, and one (1) or more lots or parcels, and which is intended to create a more flexible, creative, and efficient approach to the use of land. Any PUD shall be subject to the procedures, standards and regulations contained in the zoning subchapter. The agreement entered into between the developer and the City to incorporate all terms, requirements and conditions of the PUD approval. 5152.202 provides the City the ability to authorize and approve a PUD based on the following criteria. VadM: Within a comprehensive site design concept, a mixture of land uses, housing types and densities; Sensitivity: Through the departure from the strict application of required setbacks, yard areas, lot sizes,