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FILE # 17-3944 June 19, 2017 Page 2 of 5 (4) Preservation of desirable site characteristics and open space and protection of sensitive environmental features, including steep slopes, poor soils and trees; (5) High quality of design and design compatible with surrounding land uses, including both existing and planned; (6) Sensitive development in transitional areas located between different land uses and along significant corridors within the city; and (7) Development which is consistent with the comprehensive plan. RPUD has its own specific standards, attached as Exhibit F. Staff reviewed the project based on those standards and comments were provided in a letter dated May 25, 2017, attached as Exhibit E. To date, no reply has been received. Staff recommends delaying action on the rezoning and preliminary master plan until these comments have been addressed. Based on initial review, the RPUD standards and necessary waivers are summarized: The following items are important individual issues of note: Access. Access to the site is proposed off of a new shared drive with the Freshwater Business Center. This driveway will line up with the driveway serving the church across Shadywood Road. The County supports the offset; the turning movements do not conflict. RPUD District Minimum Proposed Flexibility SFR Standard Lot Standards Required? Minimum project size: 5 acres 2.63 acres Yes Minimum lot size: 15,000 square feet 2.63 acres No Minimum distance from OHW 250' +1000 feet No Minimum front building setback: 50 feet 35 feet Yes Density: Developments with Proposed on B-4 No proposed density in excess of the densities contemplated by the comprehensive plan shall be allowed only on properties which are currently zoned and guided for commercial use. Minimum side yard setback: 35 feet 37 feet No Minimum rear yard setback: Lesser of 40' or Lesser of 40' or No 20% of lot depth (30 feet) 20% of lot depth Maximum FAR: 1.0 unknown TBD Wetland building setback: 85 feet 75 feet, to be verified Yes Private Recreational Area: 10% of gross project area 0% proposed Yes Building height: Maximum of 30 feet Between 36 and 48'8", to Yes be verified Building Roof Flat roofs prohibited Flat roof Yes Hardcover 50% 36.1% No The following items are important individual issues of note: Access. Access to the site is proposed off of a new shared drive with the Freshwater Business Center. This driveway will line up with the driveway serving the church across Shadywood Road. The County supports the offset; the turning movements do not conflict.