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Page 5 connections within the development and public open space along Oneka Lake, for easy access for all residents and the public. Providing public open space with an off road trail along the lake, it is a more sensitive development plan to the alternative of several lots on the lake with access to the lake with docks. The applicant has set up the development to allow for the building of quality homes, using quality materials and architectural guidelines. Many of the homes are also positioned for scenic overlooks over the stormwater ponds and wetlands. Staff believes that the layout of the proposed The Shores of Oneka Lake PUD general plan exceeds the City’s standards for residential developments. The applicant has offered a more creative and efficient approach to the existing landscape and constraints of the property through the site design layout. Because the ground water is high, the development needs fill to build up the site. The stormwater ponds offer dirt for fill, but also creates a scenic overlook for homes. These ponds also offer an ability to use stormwater for irrigation of the development, which is promoting the City’s “Reduce, Reuse, Replenish” initiative. This will be further discussed later in the report. In order to approve a PUD, the City must find that the applicant has demonstrated compliance with the following criteria: 1. Provide for the establishment of PUD zoning districts in appropriate setting and situations, to create and maintain a development pattern that complies with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. 2. Allow for the mixing of land uses within a development when such mixing of land uses could not otherwise be accomplished. 3. Provide for variations to the strict application of the land use regulations in order to improve site design and operation, while at the same time incorporating design elements that exceed the City’s standards to offset the effect of any variations. 4. Promote a more creative and efficient approach to land use within the City, while at the same time protecting and promoting the health, safety, comfort, aesthetics, economic viability and general welfare of the City. 5. Preserve and enhance natural features and open spaces including but not limited to the width expansion of greenway corridors, conservation of wooded areas, development of buffer areas, reduction of impervious surface, and utilization of joint facilities and utilities. 6. Maintain or improve the efficiency of public streets and utilities. 7. Ensure the establishment of appropriate transitions between differing land uses. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan shows the land use being Low Density Residential (LD). The rezoning/PUD is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in terms of land use and density. It is in