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COUNCIL MINUTES June 13, 2016 APPROVED 5 - Location within the city; 175 - Challenges of the site including lack of natural amenities and soil conditions; 176 - The inclusion of the northeast drainage project; 177 - The broad picture AUAR of the past and how that fits this development; 178 - The master planning process involved; 179 - The inclusion of recreation and open space consistent with guidance for the area; 180 - A trail plan for the development; 181 - Although no commercial component is included, nearby commercial will serve the area and 182 create a mixed use; 183 - A density chart indicated net and gross density; 184 - A front view of the different types of homes proposed and proposed square footage for homes; 185 - Key amenities, including a bridge entrance, landscaping and signage; 186 - The Park Board has been working with the developer in creation of a master plan for park 187 development that will be included in the initial stage of construction; 188 - A proposed 4,000 square foot private recreation center, HOA maintained and operated; 189 - The traffic impact study and trips proposed was reviewed; the study included review of peak 190 level of service after improvements; 191 - Cul-de-sacs were reviewed along with the width of the streets within the development and 192 location of hydrants; 193 - Architectural design standards (to be reviewed in greater detail in final plans); 194 - Elevations, with explanation that each will be reviewed further as they come in; 195 - Development agreements that will be coming forward; 196 - Findings of fact; 197 198 Council Member Rafferty requested more information on the exterior of the homes. The exterior 199 materials were reviewed and the developer representative indicated that LP would be the most 200 popular based on current trends in demand. 201 202 Ms. Larsen concluded by noting that the proposed development meets the city’s goals and plans for 203 the area. She reviewed the vote of the Planning and Zoning Board and the action items requested of 204 the council at this time. 205 206 Mayor Reinert stated that this is the largest housing development proposed in the history of the city. 207 It’s a concept that has been on the table for two years. There is a lot to like about the development 208 and many elements the council has argued for during the process. This location is off the interstate 209 but will be protected by a large berm and will include a trail that runs through the development. 210 There is an advantage in not developing the area piecemeal; the master plan bring amenities, better 211 density, savings on utilities, laid out better, etc. He’s fond of having the park amenities developed 212 early in the plan to be utilized earlier. He’d like to see all streets at 32 feet. The traffic patterns 213 would probably develop differently with separate developments also. He also likes the quality of life 214 provided by fifty percent of the lots backing up to open space. He has long been a proponent of low 215 density and sees that this is coming in low. He is aware there is support on the council and 216 anxiousness to move forward but the council could take a couple weeks if necessary for review. 217 218