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3 Rosemary Place Sketch Plan 1. The establishment of PUD zoning districts in appropriate settings and situations, to create or maintain a development pattern that complies with the City's comprehensive plan. 2. The mixing of land uses within a development when such mixing of land uses could not otherwise be accomplished. 3. Variations to the strict application of the land use regulations in this chapter in order to improve site design and operation, while at the same time incorporating design elements (e.g., construction materials, landscaping, lighting, open space, etc.) that exceed the City's standards to offset the effect of any variations. 4. 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. Preservation and enhancement of 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. Maintenance or improvement for the efficiency of public streets and utilities. 7. Establishment of appropriate transitions between differing land uses. It is unclear how the proposed plan would meet the PUD criteria, and the proposed plan would likely change significantly with a PUD application. The applicant has stated that previous attempts of commercial development on the property have not been successful, and that the portion of more buildable property where the apartment is proposed to be located, facing Rosemary Way, is more viable for residential development than commercial. Neighboring properties to the south that are similarly zoned and guided for commercial use are currently occupied by commercial uses, generally following the spirit and intent of the land use designation to provide commercial uses along CSAH 8. If the proposed residential building were constructed on the northerly edge of the property facing Rosemary Way, the commercial uses along CSAH 8 would remain. Staff recommends that the EDA discuss the potential for changing the zoning and land use designation of the property to allow for high density residential use, and whether the applicant should implement a PUD with commercial uses alongside the proposed residential use. Architecture The applicant has indicated that the design of the building would be similar to one of their existing developments in Forest Lake. The exterior of the building is proposed to be a mixture of brick and steel siding with earth tone colors. The individual apartments would feature decks and window shutters. The building would need to meet the city’s Multifamily Design Guidelines. The applicant has provided photos of their comparison property in Forest Lake for a visual representation of the architecture of the building.