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As discussed in the Site Plan and PUD Analysis sections of this report, the applicant prepared a Site Plan that included pedestrian linkages to neighboring developments and a pedestrian friendly streetscape and enhanced landscape plan. The applicant has also incorporated a building placement that fits well with the adjacent right-of-way and has created a great deal of visual character with the large amount of class, a varying color scheme, and a courtyard, all qualities of which are consistent with this criterion. (3) The extent to which the proposed uses will be compatible with present and planned uses in the surrounding area. Staff finds this criterion is met. The proposed office use and on-site improvements will be compatible with future land uses. (4) That the design of the development justifies any exceptions to the standard requirements of the Zoning Code. Several deviations from the underlying zoning district standards are requested and have been identified in the Site Plan analysis section of the report. Based on the sidewalk connection and enhanced landscape plan staff finds this criterion to be met. (5) The sufficiency of each phase of the planned development size, composition and arrangement in order that its construction, marketing, and operation is feasible without dependence upon any subsequent unit. The Site Plan will be developed in a single phase. A future expansion of up to 12,200 SF has also been identified. Separate land use approvals will be required at the time the expansion space is to be constructed, including Site Plan and PUD approval. (6) The burden or impact created by the planned development on parks, schools, streets, and other public facilities and utilities. The proposed development will have little impact on parks, schools, streets, and other public facilities and utilities. Impacts to streets and utilities will be the greatest; however the traffic impacts will likely be negligible with only 1-2 truck to the site per day. The applicant indicates the building will support 55 employees (100 at full build-out), traffic impacts of which are appropriate for the existing roadway system. Lastly, all utilities, including storm water ponding, have been planned and built based upon a building of at least 60,000 SF. (7) The impact of the planned development on environmental quality and on the reasonable enjoyment of surrounding property. Staff finds this criterion to be met. The New Brighton Exchange redevelopment area has always planned for corporate office users, and the impact to environmental quality and reasonable enjoyment of surrounding property will not be negatively impacted. In fact, the area will be enhanced with the development of this property. Commencement & Compliance Dates In addition to the PUD standards and criteria of Sections 7-230 & 7-240, Section 7-250 requires establishment of commencement and compliance dates. The commencement date is the date by