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The Shores of Oneka Lake 4th Addition PUD Amendment <br />Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br />3. CONTEXT: <br /> <br />A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning <br /> <br />The property is surrounded by parcels that are part of the Shores of Oneka Lake development, and <br />zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD). The properties to the west and southeast are occupied <br />by single family homes, the properties to the north and northeast are occupied by villa homes, and <br />the properties to the south and east are city-owned outlots. <br /> <br />B. Natural Characteristics of Site <br /> <br />The site is relatively flat with a wetland area to the north and a stormwater pond on the parcel to <br />the south. The site has been previously graded. The proposed amendment does not include any <br />additional wetland impacts. <br /> <br /> <br />4. ANALYSIS: <br /> <br />C. Level of Discretion in Decision Making <br /> <br />The City’s discretion in approving or denying a preliminary plat is limited to whether or not the <br />proposed plat meets the standards outlined in the subdivision regulations in the City Code. If it <br />meets these standards, the City must approve the preliminary plat. <br /> <br />The City has relatively high level of discretion in approving PUD amendments. A PUD <br />amendment must be consistent with the City’s comprehensive plan. The City may impose <br />reasonable requirements in a PUD amendment not otherwise required if the City deems it <br />necessary to promote the general health, safety, and welfare of the community. <br /> <br />D. Consistency with the PUD and Ordinance Standards <br /> <br />Preliminary Plat and PUD <br /> <br />There primary revision to the plan is detaching the previously approved twin homes and creating <br />narrower, detached homes, with one lot being added to the previously approved 24 lots. The <br />proposed carriage homes have a building lot similar to the previously approved villa homes, which <br />also received approval for a 6-foot side yard setback. The development is required to meet all of <br />the conditions from the previously approved preliminary plat and PUD. The proposed plans meet <br />the intent of the previously approved preliminary plat and PUD. <br /> <br />The 25 homes proposed by the developer will bring the total lot count for the entire development <br />from 218 lots to 219 lots, and result in a net density from 2.21 units per acre to 2.22 units per acre. <br />This density is less than what would be allowed in a straight zoning single family development (3- <br />4 units per acre) and what would be allowed with a PUD (Up to 4 units per acre). The density is <br />consistent with City requirements.