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BOCK 98 pn+ E 612 requirements, limits uses and sets -forth specific development standards on the site. Thus, a PD rezoning allows a unique PD district to be developed specifically for each development site. In this case, the conceptual PD plan proposes the phased development of a 134 lot single family subdivision with associated recreational amenities and certain buffers. The PD plan indicates that the single family homes could be attached or detached units. Aspects of the conceptual PD are addressed in the "Plan Analysis" section of this report. In planning staff's opinion, the PD rezoning option is the best alternative for approving residential development on the subject site. Unlike other zoning districts, the PD zoning district allows the county to consider the appropriateness of the proposed development design as part of a rezoning request. *The PD Rezoning Process The PD rezoning review, approval, and development process is as follows: STEP 1. Rezoning and conceptual PD plan approval: Review and recommendation made by staff and by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Final action taken by the Board of County Commissioners. STEP 2. Preliminary PD plan (combination of site plan and preliminary plat) approval: Review and recommendation made by staff. Final action taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission, subject to the Board's action on the rezoning request. STEP 3. Land Development Permit or Permit Waiver: Reviewed and issued by staff for construction of subdivision improvements (roads, utilities, drainage). STEP 4. Building Permit(s): Reviewed and issued by staff for construction of buildings. STEP 5. Final PD Plat approval: Review and recommendation made by staff. Final action taken by the Board of County Commissioners. STEP 6. Certificate of Occupancy: Reviewed and issued by staff for use and occupancy of buildings. As allowed by the PD ordinance, the applicant is pursuing concurrent approval of the rezoning request, the PD conceptual plan, and the preliminary PD plan for phase I. Once a PD conceptual plan is approved, only minor modifications to the conceptual plan can be approved at a staff level. Any changes proposed that would intensify the site use (e.g. increase the maximum number of lots) or reduce compatibility elements (e.g. reduced buffering) could be approved only via the public hearing process with a decision from the Board of County Commissioners. *Proposed PD District for the Project Site The subject site has an L-2 land use designation. This underlying land use designation allows a variety of single and multi -family zoning districts having a maximum density of 6 units/acre. Since the land use designation controls the use of the property by limiting the zoning districts applicable to the property, any rezoning must be compatible with the uses and densities allowed by the property's land use designation. Once a specific PD rezoning is approved for a site, the applicable PD conceptual plan adopted as part of the rezoning will limit the type of specific uses, densities, and dimensional criteria allowed on the subject site. 36 JULY 239 1996 M M M