Agenda - Council - 06/26/2007 - Laserfiche WebLink

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City Code discusses general and specific requirements for allowing zoning amendments to Planned Unit Development (PUD). These criteria are as follows: High Quality Design and Compatibility with Surrounding Land Uses The surrounding land use is single - family residential. The lot sizes, house design, and density specifications are not substantially different from the surrounding land uses. The submitted building elevations indicate a single -level product with front porches and two -car garages. Provision of a Wider Range of Housing: Types, Prices Ranges, and Slyles The applicant is proposing to construct one -level living. This is a newly emerging housing option targeted for primarily empty- nesters and seniors. However, it is unclear whether the proposed housing units will provide a wide range of options. Public Amenities and Open Spaces Planned- Unit - Developments require 50% private or 20% public space. It appears as though the proposal meets the 50% private open space requirement. There are no specific public amenities or public open spaces proposed with this development. Preservation of Natural Amenities and Scenic Qualities There are no natural amenities or scenic qualities to this site. Recommendation: The planned -unit- development zoning option is designed to allow flexibility in land development to encourage housing affordability, new techniques in building design, efficient use of public infrastructure, energy conservation, preservation of desirable land characteristics, and/or mixed - use development. The Planning Commission recommended adopting findings of fact favorable to the applicant and recommended approval of the Planned- Unit - Development due to the access limitations, the size and shape constraints of the property, and the need to accommodate a 10 -foot trail. However, they did not recommend approval of the development with an overage in density. Several property owners have expressed concern over the rezoning, stating that the development should move forward in conformance with City standards for the R -1 Residential District. The only viable method for preliminary plat approval in this case is to approve a zoning amendment to PUD due to the overage in density, the non - conforming lot widths, and the non- standard cul -de -sac radius that is proposed. The City Council reviewed the sketch plan for this development and directed the applicant to work to achieve a development that meets the existing zoning regulations. Given the direct comments from the City Council and the requirements in City Code regarding the use of the PUD, Staff does not support this rezoning for the sole purpose -246-