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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION October 2, 2017 DRAFT 5 Joe Jablonski, Lennar Homes, explained that they were originally thinking that they could 181 take off on this development much quicker but understood from council discussions that 182 more work was needed, perhaps with bigger phases. They realize at this point in the 183 calendar that there won’t be anything started in 2017. They are looking now at starting 184 in spring of 2018, beginning at the south where utility connection will be available. They 185 prefer to introduce as many products as they can at one time so they would initially offer 186 townhomes and perhaps two types of single family. Overall he feels the land use 187 proposed changes very little from the previous development proposal. He also talked 188 about the evolution that could occur; four years from now the market may not be calling 189 for the single level they’ve included in plans so a change would then be needed; but it 190 would be one that the council will hear about. Mr. Jablonski added that he feels it is 191 unfair to Lennar to be held to promises of the past proposal; they have a product and 192 process and they follow it. 193 194 Mayor Reinert remarked that this development is the largest number of homes in a 195 development ever considered for the city so it merits careful consideration. He feels the 196 master planned development is a benefit to the city and it doesn’t have to be the previous 197 proposal but it does need to fit this city. There also remains the situation that Lennar 198 will not own all the land at once so things could be chopped up. He believes the council 199 wants to work with the new developer and get it together. 200 201 Planner Larsen noted that the first phase is not just townhomes and Mr. Jablonski showed 202 on a map what they’d consider a first phase in 2018 and that would include three types of 203 product. The developer is asking for a comfort level on the sizes proposed. She also 204 pointed out the change in regard to not having a sales center developed at an entrance to 205 the development. Staff is requesting the council consider this at a higher level with the 206 realization that the details will keep coming as the development evolves. 207 208 Council Member Rafferty noted that the park proposed seems to be smaller. Ms. Larsen 209 pointed out three parks proposed. Council Member Rafferty asked about details for a 210 gateway and Mr. Jablonski indicated that they are reviewing options with staff and 211 believe they can accommodate something similar to the Mattamy proposal. 212 213 Planner Larsen explained that the development stage plan contains many details (based on 214 the previous proposal) and it is approved and remains in place. Changes will be council 215 reviewed. 216 217 Council Member Kusterman reviewed his position. He understands that this is one piece 218 proposed by a reputable builder. There is some risk but it is the way that development 219 comes forward. Staff and the advisory board have done their review and made 220 recommendations so he is able to consciously move forward. The alternative is that the 221 council makes it so hard for a developer that they walk. 222 223 Mayor Reinert instructed staff to provide council members with the entire development 224