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acre while the Medium Density residential designation is a minimum of three units per acre. The developer is proposing a residential gross density of 1.5 units per acre and an adjusted net density of 2.6 units per acre. The development is currently not meeting the density requirements for these two land uses. In order for the developer to meet the density requirements for these land uses, a minimum of three units per acre would be required. This may mean that the entire development would be zoned as Planned Unit Development in order to combine the minimum density requirements for those land uses. Alternatively, the applicant could request a Comprehensive Plan Amendment proposing a change to the medium density residential land use designation to Low Density residential. Planned Unit Development The developer has proposed requesting approval of a PUD for a portion of the 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, 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. The developer will be asking for flexibility on the following: • Lot Widths o The developer is proposing a variety of lot widths for the different product types being offered in the development, east of Oneka Parkway. Product Lot Width Number of Lots Villas (Capstone Homes) 55 feet 80 Single Family (Capstone Homes) 65 feet 41 • Setbacks east Oneka Parkway o The developer is proposing a front yard setback of 25 feet where 30 feet is required by ordinance, a side yard setback of 7.5 feet where 10 feet is required by ordinance, and a 30 foot rear yard setback, which matches the required rear yard setback. In exchange for the proposed PUD, the developer is expected to have a higher quality development with valued amenities. The developer has not indicated what they would be giving back to the City in exchange of PUD flexibility, however, the developer has indicated the development will offer trail and sidewalk connections within the development and a public park. The Low Density Residential designation identifies areas for single-family detached homes and some two family homes directly related to other complementary uses. The Medium Density Residential designation's primary intent is to respond to a need for smaller homes on smaller lots. This designation offers the opportunity for housing that may expand opportunities for more affordable single family home living and changes in demographics, including smaller homes for