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These setbacks are generally consistent with similar projects, but staff recommends keeping the corner lot setback consistent with the front yard setback. The change to the side yard setback maintains the same 15-foot minimum setback that existing single-family districts currently require. To avoid multiple similar homes being constructed near one another, staff recommends requiring a change to the façade and color frequently throughout the development. The applicant has described this as an internal monotony code and will be developed in partnership with the developer and memorialized in the PUD agreement. Engineering and Utilities The engineering plans continue to be reviewed for consistency with city standards, and for concerns related to future public ownership of public improvements. Grading concerns will be discussed with the developer, grading for the trail in outlot E for example, and staff approval of all grading and development plans is included as a condition of approval. The subdivision is located within the urban service area and all parcels will be served by city sewer and water. In addition to sewer and water, stormwater infrastructure includes a network of stormwater basins and pipes to ensure the project complies with state and local requirements. Upon acceptance of the public improvements, staff will also require the outlots with completed stormwater features be deeded to the city. Landscaping The provided landscape plan includes a variety of overstory, evergreen and ornamental trees planted throughout the development. Ordinance requires two trees per residential lot, one of which must be an overstory (shade) tree. The shade tree is required to be in the front yard, and plans will need to be updated to reflect this requirement. Additionally, staff recommend improving the variation of the trees planted along the city street to minimize future disease/insect concerns. Plans should show that no more than 4 of the same species will be planted along abutting lots or across the street. Similar to the internal monotony code applied to home designs and facades. Applicable Regulations Zone Change In reviewing a proposed amendment, consideration shall be given to existing conditions within the area directly and indirectly affected by the proposal, the conservation of property values, the use to which the property affected is being devoted at the time, and relevant provisions, if any, in the land use plan. The land use plan guides the property for mixed-residential neighborhoods, supporting the proposed use. The zone change allows the applicant to develop at a higher density than what the current zoning ordinance permits. The subdivisions to the north and west were developed under a PUD, specifically permitting smaller lot sizes. As the proposal complies with the Comprehensive Plan and is consistent with nearby properties, the zone change to PUD is recommended for approval.