06-26-2017 Council Special Work Session Minutes

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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION June 26, 2017 APPROVED 45 46 A Lennar representative said they are trying to stick with much of the original plan. 47 48 Mayor Reinert suggested that it seems as if fewer homes will back up to water or open 49 space also. Community Development Director Grochala remarked that he thinks it's 50 about the same as proposed by Mattamy. 51 52 Council Member Rafferty asked if the papers are signed on Lennar's ownership of the 53 property. They responded that there is a contract in place but there is due diligence in 54 working with the City and the watershed. They are interested in being the master 55 developer for the whole site. 56 57 Mayor Reinert remarked on amenities that seem to be missing — the community center, 58 the entryway, etc. 59 60 Council Member Rafferty remarked that the city has experienced some issues in the past 61 with associations that aren't real strong and he asks that the developer watch that. He is 62 also concerned that the club house element should be done well. Mr. Jablonski explained 63 that Lennar has many developments that include amenities like clubhouses and when they 64 come in and say it will be included, they are good for their word. 65 66 Mayor Reinert added that, as this development proposal sits right now, he wouldn't vote 67 for it. Some lot sizes are an issue for him as well as an HOA amenity undefined. The 68 look and feel of the entire development isn't the same. 69 70 Council Member Manthey remarked that a crown jewel %J the previous development was 71 inclusion of a park that was to be attached to the club house element and that would be 72 done early. 73 74 Council Member Manthey said he likes the multiple product. He is seeing a trail that 75 isn't complete that was included in the original plans and staff remarked that they will 76 work to have connections included. 77 78 Mr. Jablonski remarked that he anticipates a first phase of the project that would be small, 79 to get things rolling quickly. If more people are living in the development when an HOA 80 amenity is developed, there are more people to choose that amenity and actually fund that 81 element and in their experience that works best. 82 83 Council Member Rafferty remarked that he is glad to see the loss of the 40 foot lots but 84 concerned about the larger lots being left out. 85 86 Mayor Reinert said that council members will look over the information and pose 87 questions to staff as necessary. Staff will update the council at the next work session. 88 89 The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. era