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The long, narrow configuration of the site has imposed some constraints in site development. The project is further restricted by the setback from the Arroyo Del Valle at the rear of the site. The applicant proposes a site plan that has units interacting with the streets (Vineyard Avenue and Birch Creek Drive), attempting to create a relationship between the proposed project and the existing neighborhood. In recognizing the existence of the apartment buildings on the adjoining property to the west, the applicant proposes trees and shrubs along the west property line to create a buffer between the existing and the proposed buildings. The project has been conditioned to construct a sex-foot tall wall along the property line to effectively block the automobile headlights from the guest parking area shining onto the neighboring lot. The wall will have an exterior finish that matches the buildings. The following table shows the development standards for the proposed project: RM-4,000 (Current zoning) i Proposed PUD Development i Front Yard 30 feet ! 15 feet i West Side: 12 feet for the building; Side Yard 7 feet (one side) 7 feet for the paseo 16 feet (both sides) East Side: 15 feet for the building; 11.5 feet for the paseo Rear Yard 30 feet ! 49 feet i Building Height 30 feet i 40 feet i Parking 97 spaces ! 102 spaces i Staff believes that the proposed PUD development standards are appropriate for the type and density of the project and will enable the project to fit with the surrounding neighborhood. DISCUSSION Please refer to the Planning Commission staff report (Attachment 5) for additional information and details of the project such as the site plan, architectural design, landscaping, fencing, on-site amenities, and green building measures. The proposed project has had considerable public outreach as coordinated by the applicant and City staff. The applicant has independently conducted various outreach efforts, including neighborhood meetings requesting input from the neighbors. Staff has also conducted two neighborhood meetings and has responded to those concerns. SR:06:060 Page 5