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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 22, 2017 UPDATED The City Planner reviewed the general plan being proposed and reported CONCEPT PLAN that this development has previously been reviewed with 11 lots using R - REVIEW OF A 1, Single Family Residential standards. Since then, soil reports have come SINGLE FAMILY back showing issues that will cause higher costs. He explained that the RESIDENTIAL applicant has now submitted a revised concept plan showing 17 lots that DEVELOPMENT are smaller and narrower with setbacks that are less than the Zoning Code AT 3000 LABORS requires. He stated that other than additional lots, the overall site plan is ROAD; still very similar to the original plan. The City Planner stated that the APPLICANT: Council is looking at this as a concept review again in order to provide THE LINCOLN feedback to the applicant. He noted that the Planning Commission GROUP reviewed this updated plan and were concerned about the close spacing between homes, but felt that it was generally a concept they would consider. He pointed out again that the layout shown on the southeast corner of the site plan is only to show additional possible development on the site, and is not being considered for development at this time. Danny Lincoln, The Lincoln Group, stated that there is a big demand for villa style homes and he feels that it would fit in to the neighborhood. Fischer asked what the price point would be. Mr. Lincoln stated they would be $450,000 to $550,000. Keis stated his concern is that the City would be setting precedence by allowing the smaller lots for this development, and then others could come in and want to do that too. Fischer asked why they now need to increase the number of lots to 17. Mr. Lincoln stated that the smaller lots fit the product they are planning for. Keis pointed out .that this proposal is pushing all of the City Code limits; the lots are smaller with reduced setbacks, a longer cul-de-sac, a steep street, a lot of retaining walls, and the homes very close together. Dave Nash, Alliant Engineering, stated that no matter how many lots are here, there will be retaining walls and the slope grade does not change. Chad Baker, realtor with ReMax Realty, representing the Sculley family, explained that the villa homes are a consistent type of product being sold across the metro area for similar prices. He noted that the Sculley property is very challenging to develop, and he has done a lot of market research, and single family homes on these lots will not sell, but high-end, luxury villas that are maintenance free are selling. The City Administrator asked the Planner if it is common for villa developments to have smaller lots because they have a common green space for the residents to share. The Planner stated that it is not uncommon, but often times the open space is just to preserve some natural area. Mr. Baker stated that the natural feature and uniqueness of this property is being preserved, rather than having just a man-made green space. Montour pointed out that only the homes on one side of the street will be able to enjoy the view, and the rest will just look out at a street and 4