placement. The applicant's original proposal included three-story attached single-family dwellings <br />not to exceed 30 feet in height) oriented towards Lord Byron with vehicular access via a private <br />shared driveway at the rear of.the lots. The applicant is proposing to expand the allowable housing <br />type to include detached single-family homes, allow for the homes to range between two and three <br />stories (not to exceed 30 feet in height), shift the shared private driveway to the west, and clarify <br />setbacks. Although the homes may in some cases not be attached, they will continue to be close to <br />homes on adjacent lots, and they will continue to be close to the street. The size and number of lots <br />and the number of homes will remain the same, as will the dwelling orientation and vehicular access. <br />These changes will result in a development pattern substantially consistent with that approved <br />through the final PUD. As such, the modification results in insignificant changes to the physical <br />appearance of the development, consistent with this criterion. <br />Use of the Site <br />The proposed use of the site will remain as approved for 18 lots with 18 single family dwellings, with <br />parking access via a private shared driveway along the rear of the lots. Therefore, there will be no <br />change as it relates to use. <br />Impact on Surrounding Properties <br />Given the level of design flexibility provided for these dwellings, this modification will have <br />insignificant impact on surrounding properties. The use of these properties for single-family homes is <br />not changing and the location of the shared private driveway and parking will remain unchanged. No <br />changes will occur regarding the traffic generated by the site. Therefore, there will be no significant <br />impact on surrounding properties. <br />The applicant provided a thorough written statement and additional written testimony addressing <br />this criterion. These comments include a detailed description of how, as a result of the modification, <br />the form, scale, massing, building placement, use of the site and impact on surrounding properties <br />are insignificant in the context of this criterion. These comments are incorporated herein by <br />reference as additional demonstration that the modification complies with this criterion. <br />Regarding the building setbacks as shown on Sheet A3 (submitted August 13, 2012) and Exhibit A of <br />the applicant's written statement received August 13, 2012, staff concurs with the setbacks as <br />proposed for the detached homes and as clarified for the attached homes. As the building elevations <br />are schematic, establishment of these setbacks provides for clarity at the time of development. <br />Further, staff accepts the applicant's proposal to increase the minimum front yard setback for the <br />detached homes from 3 feet to 4 feet. As a condition of approval, the modified final PUD plans and <br />Exhibit A shall be revised accordingly. <br />The modified final PUD plans and Exhibit A to the applicant's written statement received <br />August 13, 2012, shall be revised to proposal to show minimum front yard setback for the <br />detached homes at 4 feet. <br />While the city understands the concern expressed by the neighbors regarding design details, this PUD <br />and most others) are intentionally conceptual to allow design flexibility over time. Regarding the Key <br />Crescent Village Phase 1 (MDA 12-3) September 2012 Page 13