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Page 2 <br />buildings. The streets, utilities, lighting, and some landscaping has been installed for the <br />development. However, only 16 units in two buildings were constructed, leaving 14 townhome <br />lots and 104 units vacant and not built. <br />3. CONTEXT: <br />A. Surrounding land Use and Zoning <br />The properties to the north and east are zoned PUD and are occupied by townhomes, single <br />family homes, and patios homes (villas) in the Waters Edge residential development. The <br />properties to the south are zoned Agricultural (AG) and are occupied by large lots and single <br />family homes. The properties to the west are zoned PUD and are occupied by townhomes and <br />single family homes in the Heritage Ponds residential development. <br />B. Natural Characteristics of Site <br />The property has been previously graded for three-story 6 to 8 unit townhome buildings. The <br />streets, utilities, lighting, and some landscaping has been installed. The property will need to be <br />graded for the proposed single family villa style (patio) homes. <br />4. ANALYSIS: <br />A. Level of Discretion in Decision Making <br />The City has relatively high level of discretion in approving a PUD amendment. A PUD <br />amendment must be consistent with the City's comprehensive plan. The City may impose <br />reasonable requirements in a PUD not otherwise required if the City deems it necessary to <br />promote the general health, safety, and welfare of the community. <br />The City's discretion in approving or denying a preliminary plat is limited to whether or not the <br />proposed plat meets the standards outlined in the subdivision regulations in the City Code. If it <br />meets these standards, the City must approve the preliminary plat. <br />B. Consistency with Ordinance Standards <br />Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment <br />The use of the PUD zoning allows the developer zoning ordinance flexibility to create a master <br />planned development. The PUD zoning is tied to a specific PUD general plan. This project is tied <br />to the Waters Edge PUD general plan. <br />The 2030 Comprehensive Plan shows the land use being Low Density Residential (LD). The <br />PUD amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in terms of land use and density. It <br />is in staff's opinion that the Waters Edge PUD general plan has offered a creative and efficient <br />method to planning the site, all which meets the intent of the PUD ordinance. <br />