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Page 6 standards. The use of the PUD zoning also allows for a greater variety of uses, internal transfers of density, construction phasing and a potential for lower development costs. In exchange for this enhanced flexibility, the city has the expectation that the development plan will result in a significantly higher quality and more sensitive proposal than would have been the case with the use of other, more standard zoning districts. In exchange for the proposed PUD, the applicant is proposing a higher quality development with valued amenities. The Adelaide Landing PUD general plan offers a proposed trail system that meanders through the development and will connect to the existing trails in adjacent residential developments. Adelaide Landing will offer sidewalk connections within the development and a public park, generally located in the middle of the development, for easy access for all residents. In addition to the proposed amenities offered, the applicant has set up the development to allow for the building of quality homes, using quality materials and architectural guidelines. Many of the homes are also positioned for scenic overlooks over the stormwater ponds and wetlands. Staff believes that the layout of the proposed Adelaide Landing PUD general plan exceeds the City's standards for residential developments. The applicant has offered a more creative and efficient approach to the existing landscape and constraints of the property through the site design layout. Because the ground water is high, the development needs fill to build up the site. The stormwater ponds offer dirt for fill, but also creates a scenic overlook for homes and along the trail corridor. These ponds also offer an ability to use stormwater for irrigation of the development, which is promoting the City's "Reduce, Reuse, Replenish" initiative. This will be further discussed later in the report. In order to approve a PUD, the City must find that the applicant has demonstrated compliance with the following criteria: 1. Provide for the establishment of PUD zoning districts in appropriate setting and situations, to create and maintain a development pattern that complies with the City's Comprehensive Plan. 2. Allow for the mixing of land uses within a development when such mixing of land uses could not otherwise be accomplished. 3. Provide for variations to the strict application of the land use regulations in order to improve site design and operation, while at the same time incorporating design elements that exceed the City's standards to offset the effect of any variations. 4. Promote a more creative and efficient approach to land use within the City, while at the same time protecting and promoting the health, safety, comfort, aesthetics, economic viability and general welfare of the City. 5. Preserve and enhance natural features and open spaces including but not limited to the width expansion of greenway corridors, conservation of wooded areas, development