What is a Planned Unit Development (PUD)? <br />Similar to master plans or planned communities, Planned Unit Developments (PUD) include the <br />development of land through an overall site design on a single parcel of land, or multiple <br />properties under one or more ownerships. Planned Unit Developments are intended to provide <br />a high degree of flexibility and often consist of a mix of uses (such as commercial and <br />residential), but can also be for a residential or commercial development only. The <br />requirements for approval of a Planned Unit Development application include a detailed review <br />related to the proposed land use(s), site design, open space, access, parking, compatibility, <br />natural features, building size, and the arrangement of landscaping and other amenities. This <br />detailed review is necessary to ensure that flexibility and creative designs proposed by an <br />applicant are reviewed thoroughly, and approval is dependent on the quality of design and <br />meeting community expectations embodied in the land use code, and applicable adopted <br />plans. <br /> <br />Planned Unit Developments are reviewed in two steps. The first is a Tentative Planned Unit <br />Development application which includes a public hearing, and is followed by a decision made <br />by the Hearings Official. The second step is the Final Planned Unit Development application <br />which is reviewed by the Planning Director to ensure that conditions placed on the application <br />by the Hearings Official are met. Planned Unit Development applications can be voluntary on <br />the part of an applicant to gain flexibility; required based on a proposed used; or required by <br />the zoning of a particular site. The particular site in question has a Planned Unit Development <br />overlay which is intended to fulfill policy direction in the South Hills Study, and requires an <br />applicant to receive approval for its proposal through the Planned Unit Development process. <br /> <br />Purpose of Staff Report <br />Staff reports provide community members an opportunity to learn more about the land use <br />request and to review staff analysis of the application. Staff reports are available seven days <br />prior to the public hearing (see EC 9.7320). The staff report provides only preliminary <br />recommendations and information. The Hearings Official will also consider additional public <br />testimony and other materials presented at the public hearing before making a decision on the <br />application. <br /> <br /> <br />--like) role to <br />The first step is a public hearing, during which the Hearings Official will have an opportunity to <br />hear from any interested parties who wish to provide testimony, including new evidence. <br />Following the hearing, the Hearings Official will consider the testimony and evidence before <br />within 15 days following close of the public record, following the public hearing (see EC <br />9.7330). For reference, the quasi-judicial hearing procedures applicable to this request are <br />described at EC 9.7065 through EC 9.7095. <br /> <br />Staff Role <br />City of Eugene Planning staff will be present at the public hearing to assist the Hearings Official. <br />Staff may provide advice and recommendations based on their professional expertise and <br />familiarity with the application and record of materials to date; the Hearings Official may <br /> <br />Capital Hill PUD (PDT 17-1) February 2018 2 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />