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