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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 1988 HIGHWAY 12 ZONING AMENDMENT Commission wanted to guarantee quality and consistency. The PUD • would allow that to happen. Mayor Grabek asked why a PRD would not take care of,that? Shardlow stated that a PRD,only deals with the density issue. Mayor Grabek stated that he understood the need to focus development in a certain area to benefit not only the land, but the surrounding area. However, in his opinion, a PUD would give the City the ability to control the density. The PRD would allow the clustering of a development for the purpose of preserving wetlands or other unique geographical conditions. Councilmember Callahan stated that the PUD would allow f or a gas station /grocery store on one acre and an apartment complex on another acre, with a commercial office building. Mayor Grabek stated that he understood the aspect of density, however, he did not see where there would be controls or restrictions. Shardlow stated that the PRD would only apply to residential property. A PUD would apply to all types of property. The idea of the PUD was to require an applicant for rezoning along the Highway 12 Corridor to present their design framework manual so that all buildings and landscaping would meet certain standards prior to approval. It would enhance the discretion that the City would have for prior to approval. Councilmember Goetten inquired as to whether there would be any "loopholes" that would enable an undesireable development • within the Orono Community if the PUD were allowed. Shardlow stated that this ordinance would provide the City with a process that would allow more guarantees and controls before development begins. Mayor GrabekCasked why that could not be done without a PUD? City Administrator Bernhardson explained that the PRD is very limited in that it applies mainly to density. There are PID's, PCD's and other such zoning designations in other Cities that provide detailed controls for development. The PUD combines the controls of all- those zoning districts and eliminates the need to have more than one. The current PRD is not that extensive. The PUD also allows for a mixed use development where residential development could be integrated with office buildings and other forms of commercial development. Mayor Grabek asked whether the PUD could be designated for use only within certain areas of Orono, such as Navarre and the Highway 12 Corridor? Shardlow stated that conceptually he would see no reason why such limitations could not be established. Bernhardson suggested that a PUD in the 2 and 5 acre zones not be allowed to increase the density credit. The other sewered areas could be considered if allowing an increase in density credit were desired. The primary purpose of the PUD is not to allow increased density, but rather to allow better use and control. Councilmember Nettles inquired as to whether Orono could legislate the types of uses it would allow or disallow for a PUD.. • Councilmember Callahan stated that he favored the idea of 2