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Page 2 The applicant is requesting PUD flexibility on the following: Flexibility to allow a minimum shoreland setback of 49 feet, where 125 feet is required by ordinance. Flexibility to allow reduced parking space requirements for shared parking throughout the PUD. The flexibility will allow 174 parking spaces, where 192 are required by ordinance. Flexibility to allow parking side yard setback to be 4.3 feet, where 5 feet is required by ordinance. In exchange for this flexibility, the developer is: • Exceeding the landscape ordinance requirements. • Preservation of existing large trees on the property. • Public trails along Egg Lake with trails easements to extend the trail to the north and south. 2. 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. The City's discretion in approving or denying a site plan is limited to whether or not the proposed project complies with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance requirements. If it meets these standards, the City must then approve the site plan. 3. CONTEXT: A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning The properties to the north is zoned Central Business (C-1) and Central Residential (CR-3) and is and are occupied with single family homes. The property to the east is occupied by Egg Lake. The property to the south is zoned Central Business (C-1) and is occupied by the Dominos Pizza Building. The property to the west across Highway 61 is zoned Central Business (C-1) and is E