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The wide range in housing types, ranging from narrow 45' lots to larger single-family lots does form a desirable unified environment throughout the development. The transition between housing types typically occurs in the back -yard areas with one single-family unit bordering, in some locations, two detached townhome units. Building designs will generally be consistent with varied facade treatments and color pallets provided throughout the development. 5. A PUD shall not cause undesirable impacts on adjacent lands and land uses. In particular, uses on the PUD perimeter shall be compatible with adjacent uses outside the PUD. The proposed PUD is bordered by Cleveland Ave to the east, existing development to the north and west, and undeveloped areas to the south. Detached townhome lots are located along Cleveland Ave to buffer the larger single-family lots at the interior. To the west, the existing Sunset Ridge development is bordered with 75' wide lots, consistent with the River Park plat and providing the least dense unit type. Land uses along the north side of the PUD are part of the original plat and proposed uses range from narrow 45' detached townhome lots to 75' lots. 6. A PUD shall be served by adequate transportation, water, sanitary sewer and drainage ystems. All homes will be served by water and sanitary services. The development includes a number of stormwater ponds and drainage improvements to ensure drainage is managed per city requirements. The current drainage plans require updating, and staff continues to work with the applicant. The PUD is adequately served by existing and proposed transportation networks. Traffic and transportation impacts identified during the previous environmental study remain valid. Required improvements identified in the study (realignment of Cleveland Ave, bypass lane on CSAH 12, and right turn lane on Twin Lakes Road) were completed and a second connection to Cleveland Ave will be completed with the first phase of the project. Staff recommends connecting Miske Meadows to Sunset Ridge to provide alternative opportunities for Sunset Ridge residents, improve emergency service connectivity, improve road maintenance and service routes, and improve pedestrian connectivity. 7. A PUD shall not adversely affect existing or proposed parks, schools, streets or other public facilities. The development includes a new city park and the re -districting of Twin Lakes Elementary took into account the potential for development in the surrounding area. Streets and public utilities are being added to serve the development. 8. The council may establish varied and reasonable lot area, frontage, sideyard, and setback requirements for a PUD and may authoritie a density which it determines to be appropriate under the circumstances. Any permitted density shall be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan and not adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare. The typical lot area, frontage, and setback requirements for the R -1c zoning district, which is the most comparable single-family district, are 11,000 square feet, 80 foot minimum width, and 30 foot front yard setbacks. The side yard setbacks differ, but a minimum of 15 feet between buildings is maintained. The proposal includes four different lot types, all of which are below the R -1c standard. The largest lots are approximately 75 feet wide and 9,750 square feet with 15 feet N:ADepartments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\P\P 16-02 Nliske Nleadows\P 16-02 SR PC 3-22-2016 Palmar - N iske Meadows.docx