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Figure 5: Focused Site Plan .-�L-.-.. �.. ...._... d bL n I " VJ I I DISCUSSION Development on the project site is governed by the following land use designations and regulations: General Plan: The General Plan land use designation is Low Density Residential, which allows a maximum density of less than two dwelling units per gross acre (translating to a density of 1.999... dwelling units per acre). The proposal, for two units would reflect an equivalent density of 1.2 dwelling units per acre, which is consistent with the low-density designation. • Zonina: The site is zoned PUD-LDR, which, per the PMC, would require development standards for the project to be established as part of the PUD development plan. The proposed density is above the mid -point density of 1 du/ac and would typically require a public amenity with development, per the General Plan. Examples of amenities include the provision of affordable housing, and dedication and/or improvement of parkland, open space, and/or trails beyond the standard requirements. However, at its public hearing on the prezoning (Ordinance No. 1709 for RZ-97-2) the City Council supported staff and Planning Commission recommendations of a density of a density "approaching two dwelling units per acre, i.e. 1.999 ... du/acre" for the entire areas subject to annexation, including this site. The Planning Commission agenda report also discussed the provision of amenities, recognizing this would be above the mid -point density. The Planning Commission and City Council concurred with staffs recommendation that no additional amenities or benefits needed to be provided in conjunction with the density conferred, based on the following factors: 1. The average density of the area surrounding the prezoning project area is 2 du/ac. 2. The difference between 2 du/ac versus 1 du/ac would be approximately 33 more dwellings across the entire area. Although a substantial difference, available land Page 7 of 9