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<br />The plan also includes two retail buildings, containing approximately 21,000 square feet, on the <br />adjacent properties to the south. While the property owner has had discussions with the abutting <br />property owners, the proposed development would not necessarily include redevelopment of <br />those sites. <br /> <br />The owner is currently seeking feedback on the proposal. <br /> <br />Discussion by the City Council is not intended to be a formal review but rather a conversation <br />regarding the general mix of uses and layout of the site and expectations. While there are a <br />number of architectural, design and aesthetic elements that would need to be addressed the <br />concept plan does accomplish the following master plan objectives: <br /> <br />1. Establishes Hodgson and CR J accesses at locations consistent with the master plan. <br />2. Provides access through the site to service commercial area to the south. <br />3. Includes a mix of housing types. <br />4. Building density and massing transitions from the lower profile townhomes, adjacent to <br />exiting residential, to larger, higher density uses to the south and east, along Hodgson <br />Road. <br />5. Provides right-of-way for Hodgson Road improvements. <br />6. Would provide for extension of public utilities to serve the site and abutting uses. Staff is <br />working with WSB and Associates on a proposal to extend trunk sanitary sewer and <br />water to the area. <br /> <br />It appears that through refinement of the design, additional goals could be achieved including: <br /> <br />1. Development of stronger connections to existing trails and neighborhoods. <br />2. Creating green buffer between new and existing development. <br />3. Providing pedestrian facilities along both Hodgson and internal streets. <br />4. Shifting buildings close to intersection corners and street to establish strong <br />“cornerstones” and street presence. <br /> <br />Staff has been very forthcoming with the owner and developer that the City is not looking for a <br />typical residential development in this location. The city has thousands of acres available, both <br />guided and zoned for residential development, that can accommodate townhomes. Any <br />residential development considered for this site should bear a high standard for architectural <br />design, incorporation of site amenities and serve as a catalyst for redevelopment of the <br />surrounding properties. <br /> <br />Both EDAC and the Planning & Zoning Board are supportive of the concept. P & Z did note <br />that building architecture will be a high priority during the review. The current proposed <br />housing product would need to be modified. The developer is currently proposing to submit a <br />formal PUD Concept Plan review application. <br /> <br />Requested Council Direction <br /> <br />1. None required. Staff is requesting general comments regarding the concept.