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Page 4 4. CONTEXT: A. Surrounding land Use and Zoning The properties to the north are zoned Future Urban Service (FUS), are guided as Low Density Residential (LD) in the 2030 Land Use Plan, and are occupied by large lot single family homes and agricultural uses. The property to the east is zoned Future Urban Service (FUS), is guided as Medium Density (MD), and is a vacant lot used for a trees clearing business. The properties to the south are zoned Single Family Detached Residential (R-3) and Planned Unit Development (PUD) and are occupied by Waters Edge and Prairie Village residential developments. B. Natural Characteristics of Site The properties are currently vacant and do contain some challenges regarding wetlands and high groundwater. The properties are relatively flat with approximately 25 acres of wetlands. 5. ANALYSIS: A. Level of Discretion in Decision Making The City has discretion in approving or denying rezoning applications, based on whether or not the proposal meets the standards outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. If the City finds that all the applicable standards are met, the rezoning application must be approved. However, if the City finds that any of the applicable standards are not met, the application may be denied. The City has relatively high level of discretion in approving a PUD. 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. The City's discretion in approving or denying a preliminary plat is limited to whether or not the proposed plat meets the standards outlined in the subdivision regulations in the City Code. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the preliminary plat. B. Consistency with Ordinance Standards Rezoning/Planned Unit Development The use of the PUD zoning allows the developer zoning ordinance flexibility to create a master planned development. The PUD zoning is tied to a specific PUD general plan that is proposed with the application. The applicant is requesting approval of a PUD for the Oneka Place development. PUD's offer enhanced flexibility to develop a site through the relaxation of zoning district standards. The use of the PUD zoning also allows for a greater variety of uses, internal transfers of density,