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planned public street and Cleveland Avenue. b. Streets and Public Spaces: The assisted -living project is not creating any new streets, therefore, many of the elements of this checklist are not applicable. The concept plan shows the construction of a sidewalk along Cleveland Avenue, which will facilitate walking between this project and future development within the core area of Twin Lakes. The landscaping plan indicates that trees will be placed on the eastern edge of the sidewalk. C. Frontages: The proposed street frontages for this project is a suburban layout with parking in front of the building. The formal entrance of the building faces the street and a formal landscaping, including a fountain buffers the parking from the street and sidewalk area, which creates more pedestrian friendly environment. Staff recommends that as part of the final landscaping plan encourages a pedestrian friendly environment. d. Buildings: This is a fairly typical building design for suburban, multi -family residential and it is planned to be constructed with standard materials. Although its current use is slated for senior -care and independent living, this facility could be adapted to other types of residential uses as market trends change over time. The pitched roof allows for internal screening of mechanical elements. Stormwater created by this project will be collected onsite and as planned, the stormwater area will be seeded with a native seed mix. Staff recommends that utility boxes and meters be placed behind the building as to not detract from the visual appearance of the building and landscaping. e. Design Review Process: All relevant, suggested plans have been submitted by the developer for the review of this project. 7.0 PROJECT SPECIFICS: 7.1 Rezoning: The applicant is seeking to rezoning of 2990 and 2996 Cleveland Avenue North from R-1, Single -Family Residential District, to a Planned Unit Development. (3008 and 3010 Cleveland have received conceptual rezoning approval as part of the senior cooperative element of the project.) a. The City's Comprehensive Plan indicates the zoning district that "corresponds" to the Business Park Future Land Use category is that of B-6, Mixed -Use Business Park, and PUD --"A Mix of Uses Planned Unit Development." b. Section 1009.01 of the City Code defines a Planned Unit Development as "a zoning district which may include single or mixed uses, one or more lots or parcels, intended to create a more flexible, creative and efficient approach to the use of land..." c. Permitted uses within the B-6, Mixed -Use Business Park include multifamily housing, which is the use proposed by this project. PF08-020_RPCA_09030890308 Page 4 of 8