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Victor Gardens North Village 79, Addition Page 3 leaves a lot platted for another Courtyard townhome and the two remaining outlots which are the subject parcels. 4. CONTEXT: A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning The property to the south, across Rosemary Way, is part of this development (Victor Gardens North Village) and is developed with Ideal Credit Union, Kwik Trip and a Park Dental. The property to the west is farmland in the City of Lino Lakes. The property to the east is a previously approved phase of townhomes in Victor Gardens North. The property to the north is zoned Agriculture and consists of 10 -acre residential parcels. B. Natural Site Characteristics The site is currently vacant and was platted as an outlots as part of a previous addition in the Victor Gardens development. The site contains multiple wetlands and was previously graded in preparation of development. 5. ANALYSIS: A. Level of City Discretion in Decision -Making The City has a relatively high level of discretion in approving PUD amendments. A PUD must be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The City may impose reasonable requirements in a PUD not otherwise required if the City deems it necessary to promote the general health, safety and welfare of the community and surrounding area. The City's discretion in approving or denying a preliminary plat is Iimited to whether or not the proposed plat meets the standards outlined in the Comprehensive Land Use Regulations. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the preliminary plat. B. Consistency with Ordinance Standards The Victor Gardens PUD is a compact, mixed-use development consisting of residential, retail, office, and institutional uses. The proposed planning and design approach is commonly referred to as Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND). In short, the design concept includes 1) neighborhoods defined by public spaces, 2) a range of housing types, 3) street designs and pedestrian walkways that keep cars in perspective, 4) architecture that responds to its surrounding and local traditions, and 5) a mix of land uses to meet the daily needs of residents. PUD Amendment The applicant is requesting a PUD amendment to revise the plans as follows: