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• <br />Rezone the site to a standard residential zoning district which allows a density of no more <br />than 3 unitslacre, and propose development under a conventional subdivision application or <br />a PD (planned development) application for special exception use approval. <br />2. Rezone the site to a PD zoning district that is tied to a conceptual PD plan proposing a <br />density not exceeding 3 unitstacre. <br />The developer has opted for a PD rezoning, option #2 above. If approved, the proposal would <br />effectively rezone the property and approve the conceptual PD plan in one set of public hearings. <br />♦ The PD Zoning District, Generally <br />Several residential projects have been approved through the PD rezoning process. These include <br />Pointe West and Old Orchid. Unlike standard zoning districts, PD districts have no specific lot size <br />or dimension criteria. Instead, the PD district is based on the underlying land use plan designation <br />for density and use limitations, and on compatibility requirements. In the PD zoning district, <br />setbacks and other typical zoning district regulations are established on a site by site basis through <br />approval of a conceptual PD plan. Adopted as part of the PD zoning for a property, the conceptual <br />plan provides the lot size and dimensional standards for the project. <br />A rezoning to the PD district requires submission of a binding conceptual PD plan which, along with <br />certain PD district requirements, limits uses and sets -forth specific development standards on the <br />site. Thus, a PD rezoning allows a unique PD district to be developed specifically for each <br />development site. <br />In this case, the conceptual PD plan proposes the phased development of 477 residential units, <br />including a mix of single-family units (369) and duplex units (108). Also included in the project <br />will be a clubhouse, recreational amenities, common open space, lakes, certain buffers, and an <br />internal accessory commercial area. <br />In planning staffs opinion, the PD rezoning option is the best alternative for approving residential <br />development on the subject site. Unlike other zoning districts, the PD zoning district allows the <br />county to consider the appropriateness of the proposed development design as part of a rezoning <br />request. <br />♦ The PD Rezoning Process <br />The PD rezoning review, approval, and development process is as follows: <br />STEP 1 Rezoning and conceptual PD plan approval: Review and recommendation made by <br />staff and by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Final action taken by the Board <br />of County Commissioners. <br />STEP 2 Preliminary PD plan (combination of site plan and preliminary plat) approval: <br />Review and recommendation made by staff. Final action taken by the Planning and <br />Zoning Commission, subject to the Board's action on the rezoning request. <br />STEP 3 Land Development Permit or Permit Waiver. Reviewed and issued by staff for <br />construction of subdivision improvements (roads, utilities, drainage). <br />January 11, 2000 <br />NJ <br />MR I J<I PA G L � ��. <br />• <br />