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Page 3 <br />also a few vacant parcels to the east that are also zoned Single Family Detached Residential (R- <br />3). <br />B. Natural Characteristics of Site <br />The properties are currently vacant and do contain some challenges regarding an existing <br />drainage ditch, floodplain, and high ground water. The properties are relatively flat with <br />approximately 57 acres of wetlands. <br />4. ANALYSIS: <br />A. Level of Discretion in Decision Making <br />The City has relatively high level of discretion in approving a PUD. A PUD must be consistent <br />with the City's comprehensive plan. The City may impose reasonable requirements in a PUD not <br />otherwise required if the City deems it necessary to promote the general health, safety, and <br />welfare of the community. <br />B. Consistency with Ordinance Standards <br />Planned Unit Development <br />The 2030 Comprehensive Plan shows the land use being Low Density Residential (LD). The <br />PUD is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in terms of land use and density. The Adelaide <br />Landing PUD general plan has offered a creative and efficient method to planning the site, all <br />which meets the intent of the PUD ordinance. It is in staff's opinion that the PUD amendment <br />meets the intent of the PUD ordinance, and is consistent with the PUD general plan. <br />Lot Sizes and Setbacks <br />The applicant is requesting a change in the setbacks for the 50 -foot wide lots. <br />Although the applicant is requesting the minimum side yard setback to be 5 feet (10 feet between <br />homes), the majority of the buildings will have a 6 foot side yard setback (12 feet between <br />homes). There are 3 instances where there are 10 feet between buildings, Lot 8, Block 2; Lot 5, <br />50 foot Wide <br />50 foot Wide <br />Lots <br />Lots <br />Approved <br />Proposed <br />Front Setback (min) <br />25 Ft <br />25 Ft <br />Front Setback (min) <br />25 Ft <br />20 Ft <br />for side of the home <br />on corner lots <br />Side Setback min <br />7.5 Ft <br />5 Ft <br />Rear Setback min <br />30 Ft <br />25 Ft <br />Although the applicant is requesting the minimum side yard setback to be 5 feet (10 feet between <br />homes), the majority of the buildings will have a 6 foot side yard setback (12 feet between <br />homes). There are 3 instances where there are 10 feet between buildings, Lot 8, Block 2; Lot 5, <br />