12-04-2017 Council Work Session Minutes

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION December 4, 2017 APPROVED 46 used. Council Member Manthey suggested that if these models didn't work then they 47 wouldn't sell; the developer is bringing forward what they sell under their business 48 model. Council Member Maher agreed; the products are the developer's trade and if 49 they aren't right for the city, that's the council's decision; it's not to tell a developer what 50 product to offer. Council Member Kusterman asked if other cities have pushed back on 51 any of these products and, if so, what was the response. Mr. Jablonski remarked that 52 normally cities would talk about exteriors only. 53 54 Ms. Larsen reviewed the request of the developer to use vinyl siding as opposed to the 55 city's requirements approved by resolution. 56 57 Mayor Reinert asked that all the concessions be listed and sent to the city council 58 members. 59 60 Ms. Larsen noted that the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the amendments 61 proposed to architectural design standards and recommended approval. 62 63 On the discussion of porches, Mr. Jablonski explained that he doesn't believe they have 64 any models that would meet the city required eight foot depth. Ms. Larsen added that 65 the Woods Edge townhomes have 6 foot porch depth. 66 67 Council Member Manthey said he wants to have an understanding of the where the 68 concessions (models/plans not usuable under city requirements) leave the development. 69 Mr. Jablonski responded said Lennar is attempting to meet requirements while still 70 avoiding the monotony of too few models; he feels they can do it at this point. 71 72 Mr. Jablonski noted items that exceed the Mattamy plans, such as the percentage of 73 garages with windows. There are things that will be better. Mayor Reinert asked that 74 the list of those items be provided to the council as well. 75 76 2. Comprehensive Phan Update —Parks -Community Development Director Grochala 77 and Candace Amberg of WSB & Associates reported. Ms. Amberg explained that the 78 comp plan section dealing with parks will be increased by the addition of the separate 79 document, Parks, Natural Open Space/Greenways and Trail System Plan that was 80 updated in 2004, while at the same time excluding what they feel is no longer needed. 81 The council viewed a map of Parks, Trails and the Greenway system. She explained the 82 titling of neighborhood parks, community parks, and the regional park. Each park is 83 noted on the map and the service area for that park indicated. The trail system (existing 84 and proposed) was noted and reviewed on a map. They are interconnecting. Wetland 85 banking areas are also noted. Implementation and priorities are highlighted. Most of the 86 park system was developed many years ago and parks do have a life. They were 87 originally funded with park dedication funds. The city has done an amazing job of 88 preserving the natural environment. The recreation complex concept is also seen as a 89 way to improve park options. 90 2