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Council Member Barker requesting discussion and and recommending the City Council initiate proposed amendments to the Land Development Code, Chapter 15A-20-07 Planned Unit Development (PUD).
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Presenter:
Council Member Barker
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Description/Background:
The Council discussed this item on May 9. New proposed language has been included with this item as a result of the May 9 discussion.
This item is a result of the Council's recent discussions about alternative approaches to Planned Unit Development (PUD), as well as the recent PUD tour. As a result of the Council feedback and information learned through discussion and tour, Council Member Barker has worked with the Community Development Department to identify two proposed changes to the Land Development Code. The first is "like-by-like" practice used in the City of Holladay where the buildings and uses at the boundaries of the PUD are compatible with existing adjacent development. The second proposed amendment is based on the principle expressed in the purpose statement of Chapter 15A-20-07 that a PUD should, "encourage a quality living environment." As such, the second proposed amendment requires the development to have usable amenities such as barbecue pits, common patios, gazebos, or other communal assets. Neither amendment limits the PUD in size or density. A draft set of amendments is attached to this item.
Further action to be taken:
Should the City Council desire to pursue these changes to the Land Development Code, the Community Development Department will schedule a public hearing and seek a Planning Commission recommendation. Following the Planning Commission's recommendation, another public hearing would be scheduled for the City Council.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
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Motion to direct the Community Development Department to initiate the proposed changes to the Land Development Code.