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. Encourage smaller dwelling units at higher densities that are affordable by design. Staff notes that the issue of residential densities on the west side of Downtown was considered a consideration during the recent Downtown Specific Plan process. While there was some interest in down-zoning the High Density Residential properties in that area, the property owners emphasized their desire to retain their ability to develop at higher densities. Therefore, this and other sites in the area were left as High Density Residential. Staff believes that the applicant has designed a project which meets the density objectives of the Specific Plan and General Plan yet reinforces the single family residential streetscape on Peters Avenue. Site Development Standards There are no specific site development standards for the Planned Unit Development district in the City's Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of the PUD zoning designation is to allow flexibility in determining site-specific development standards so that a project can be designed to "fit" with the surrounding area and not be restricted by Code standards which may not work for a particular product type. The proposed plans indicate the following development standards for the project: Single Family Attached Units Detached Units Front Setback II' -6" 6'-6" Side Setback Zero Lot Line 7'-0" Rear Setback 3'-0" min (To Carports) 7'-11" 13.5' min (To Residence) Building Height 26'-0" 23'-6" Floor Area Ratio Lot1:7!% Lot 2: 59% Lot 3: 62% Lot 4: 62% Lot 5: 54% Staff believes that these standards are appropriate for the site and enable the proposed residences to blend in with the immediate area. The proposed single family detached structures will be consistent with the predominately single family pattern along the west side of Peters Avenue, while the two attached units reflect the multi-family development of St. John Street. SR:05:258 Page 9