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Victor Place Page 2 C. Background In 2004, City approved a PUD amendment and preliminary plat for Victor Gardens 4t" Addition. That project approved the 92 unit townhomes to the south, but provided concept plans for the commercial portion of the site only and deferred commercial approvals to a later date. In 2009, this property was replatted as Victor Gardens Commons with a PUD amendment that approved Paws Pet Hospital (Resolutions 2009-24 and 2009-25). The request showed only a concept plan for this site as part of the Paws approvals. The applicant's narrative noted that one access was provided for Paws and when Lot 2, Block 1 developed another access would be added across from the private street that serves the townhomes south of Victor Path. Furthermore, the developer indicated that a cross access and parking agreement would be recorded against both lots so that parking would be shared and two accesses would be provided to the project. 3. ANALYSIS: A. Level of City Discretion in Decision -Making The City has a relatively high level of discretion in approving PUD amendments. 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 and surrounding area. The City's discretion in approving or denying a site plan is limited to whether or not the proposed plat meets the standards outlined in the Comprehensive Land Use Regulations. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the site plan. B. Consistency with Ordinance Standards The Victor Gardens PUD is a compact, mixed -use development consisting of residential, retail, office, and institutional uses. The proposed planning and design approach is commonly referred to as Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND). In short, the design concept includes 1) neighborhoods defined by public spaces, 2) a range of housing types, 3) street designs and pedestrian walkways that keep cars in perspective, 4) architecture that responds to its surrounding and local traditions and 5) a mix of land uses to meet the daily needs of residents. PUD Amendment This property is part of the Victor Gardens PUD, but no formal approvals were ever granted for development of the site. The PUD Amendment and Site Plan are requested for the planned 13,879 square foot office/retail building. The project was reviewed against the Victor Gardens PUD standards, previous approvals and City Land Use Regulations. Staff has been working with the applicant and their development team to develop the plan as it exists today.