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As an informational item, staff notes this exception does not apply to solar setback requirements at EC 9.2795, which would be subsequently addressed as part of the building permit process for future development of the proposed lots. Based on these findings, this criterion is met. EC 9.8325(11): The PUD complies with all applicable development standards explicitly addressed in the application except where the applicant has shown that a modification is consistent with the purposes as set out in EC 9.8300 Purpose of Planned Unit Development. The applicant's written statement references a paving width for the shared access easement of 28 feet to allow for fire access and parking on both sides. As an informational item, staff notes that on- site fire access and the proposed parking along the private driveway would be subject to further review for compliance with applicable standards at the time of future permitting processes. Otherwise, there appear to be no other development standards explicitly addressed in the application, nor any requests for "modification" to standards under this criterion. Based on these findings, this criterion is met. EC 9.8325(12): For any PUD located within or partially within the boundaries of the South Hills Study, the following additional approval criteria apply: (a) No development shall occur on land above an elevation of 900 feet except that one dwelling may be built on any lot in existence as of August 1, 2001. The subject property is below 900 feet in elevation (the highest elevation is 842 feet). (b) Development shall be setback at least 300 feet from the ridgeline unless there is a determination by the city manager that the area is not needed as a connection to the city's ridgeline trail system. For purposes of this section, the ridgeline trail shall be considered as the line indicated as being the urban growth boundary within the South Hills Study plan area. The subject property is located more than 300 feet from the south hills ridgeline and thus complies with this standard. (c) Development shall cluster buildings in an arrangement that results in at least 40% of the development site being retained in 3 or fewer contiguous common open space areas. For purposes of this section, the term contiguous open space means open space that is uninterrupted by buildings, structures, streets, or other improvements. The development provides contiguous common open space which is configured consistent with the above approval criterion. The applicant notes that the common open space constitutes 2.18 acres of the 4.45-acre property. This results in 49% of the development site shown as common open space. Staff notes that this figure of 4.45 acres is not consistent with the 5.19 gross acres noted elsewhere in the application materials. Using the larger "gross acres" figure, the development site includes 42% of Hearings Official Decision (PDT 15-1/ ARA 15-13) 22