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ensure overall visions and development goals for the redevelopment area can be accomplished. 8. An Ordinance proposing amendments to the NWQ, Northwest Quadrant zoning district was reviewed and deemed acceptable. This ordinance is proposed to be adopted as a separate action. 9. The applicant is proposing Preliminary Planned Unit Development for the entire 27 acres, allowing for construction of 89 single family homes and 32 townhomes. 10. Further, the applicant proposes approval of a Final Planned Unit Development for Phase 1, which includes 61 single family homes. 11. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal against the PUD standards of Section 7-230 and PUD criteria of Section 7-240 of the Zoning Code and determined the proposed plans are in conformance with these requirements based on the following: a. The underlying zoning will allow for single family uses per the proposed code amendment. b. The architectural styling and exterior materials provides variety and focuses on front yard/street level interest with the incorporation of front porches on all the homes. c. The density proposed is sufficient to meet the needs of a downtown City Center extension. d. Extensive landscaping and pedestrian linkages have been incorporated into the plan. e. Overall, the site plan incorporates narrower streets, smaller lots, sidewalks, on- street parking, pedestrian nodes and linkages, landscaped medians, and architectural style variety and interest successfully creates the desired urban village vision for the New Brighton Exchange redevelopment area. 12. The proposed plat is to be known as Enclave at New Brighton Exchange. 13. The Preliminary Plat includes creation of 89 single family lots, 32 townhomes, three outlots to be preserved for open space, and dedication of additional right-of-way for Old Highway 8 NW,Northwest Parkway, 14th ST NW, and creation of new roadways to be known as Searles Street, Devine Drive, and Hipp Circle. 14. The Final Plat includes the creation of 61 lots on 5 blocks, and Outlots A—G. 15. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Preliminary Plat against the qualifications specified in Section 26-33 of the City Code and determined the proposed plat of Enclave at New Brighton Exchange meets these qualifications. 16. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Final Plat against Section 26-41 of the City Code, which establishes the data necessary for a Final Plat. 17. The Planning Commission determined the proposed Final Plat meets these criteria, subject to review and approval of the plat by the Ramsey County Surveyor. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the above Findings of Fact the application for a Zoning Code Amendment (ZA2013-001), Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development (PD2013-001, PU2013-001), and Preliminary and Final Plat (PL2013-001, FP2013-001), to be known as Enclave at New Brighton Exchange, is hereby recommended to the City Council for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant enters into a PUD Agreement and Subdivision Agreement.