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-I A rezoning to the PD district requires the submission of a binding conceptual PD plan which, along with certain PD district 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 to convert the existing motel building into three (3) townhouse units with associated lots. Aspects of the conceptual and preliminary PD are addressed in the "Plan Analysis" section of this report. In planning staffs opinion, the PD rezoning option is the best and most efficient alternative for approving the proposed conversion of the 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. The applicant is pursuing approval of Steps 1. and 2. Once a PD conceptual plan is approved, only minor modifications to the conceptual plan can be approved at a staff level. Any proposed changes that would intensify the site use (e.g. increase the maximum number of lots) or reduce compatibility elements (e.g. reduced buffering) may be approved only via a process involving public hearings held by both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners. • Proposed PD District for the Project Site The subject site has a C/I (commercial/industrial) land use designation. This underlying land use designation allows a variety of commercial and industrial developments. as well as single and multi- family residential development having a maximum density of 8 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 limits the type of specific uses, densities, and dimensional criteria allowed on the subject site. SEPTf"PEgM•fi°➢g