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I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />! <br />I <br /> <br />§ .9.20.31 <br /> <br />Planned Unit Development <br /> <br />9.20.31 Planned Unit Development <br /> Subliivision 1. Intent: The intent of this district is to provide a d~strict which <br />will encourage: : <br /> <br /> a. Flexibility in land development in order to make better use of new <br /> techniques in building design and construction and land development; <br /> <br /> b. The provision on housing affordable to all income groups; <br /> <br /> :c. Energy conservation through the use of more efficient building designs <br /> and through thc clustering of buildings and land uses; <br /> id. ' Preservation of desirable land characteristics and open' space and. <br /> protection of sensitive environmental features such as steep slopes, poor <br /> softs and trees; <br /> <br /> ! e. More effective and efficient use of land, open space and public facilities <br /> : through the mixing of land uses and assembly and development of land <br /> in larger parcels; and <br /> : f. A high quality of design and design compatible with surrounding land <br /> ,. uses, both existing and planned. <br /> <br /> Subit. 2. Criteria. Every proposal presented to the City for rezoning to <br />Planned Unit Develppment District shall be accompanied by a preliminary site plan as provided in <br />Subdivision 9 (a) ot~ this section. The City shall consider the following criteria and objectives in <br />processing the appl.iCation for rezoning to Planned Unit Development District: <br /> <br /> ~ a. That the proposal shall provide for a wider range of housing types, price <br /> ranges and styles than could be accomplished under existing zoning; <br /> <br /> b. That the proposal shall provide amenities and facilities and open spaces <br /> greater than the minimum requirements of existing zoning;, <br /> <br /> e. That the proposed development is compatible with the purposes and <br /> intents of this chapter and the Comprehensive Plan, specifically <br /> ~ residential density requirements. However, an increase in density may <br /> be allowed under the following conditions, provided that u:affic patterns <br /> will not be adversely affected and that public facilities are adequate: <br /> 1. For undeveloped common open space in excess of the 20% <br /> required, an additional one percent (1%) of density may be <br /> allowed for each additional one percent (I %) of undeveloped <br /> common open space, up to a maximum increase in density of five <br /> percent; and <br /> 2. For distinctiveness and excellence in sitting, design and <br /> landscaping, a maximum into of five percent. <br /> <br /> d. That the proposed development shall provide a minimum of 20% for <br /> private or public open space air recreational uses protected by Mequate <br /> covenan;.g running with the land or by conveyances or dedications as the <br /> Planning Commission shall specify shall be an integral part of the <br /> development. Such open space shall not include space devoted to <br /> streets, parking and private yard space. <br /> <br />Page 390 Printed 4/4/95 <br /> <br /> <br />