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CITY COUNCIL WORK <br />SESSION <br />DRAFT <br />88 <br />89 The council posed some questions about the roadway radius and size. It was pointed out <br />90 that this development is at a concept level only so that detail of review is not yet <br />91 included. <br />92 <br />93 Councilmember Ruhland expressed support for the changes and the manner in which the <br />94 developer is responding to council concerns. He asked about including 3 car garages and <br />95 the developer suggested that could be discussed except for a few fixed sites. <br />96 <br />97 Councilmember Cavegn said he likes the plan a lot. It gets to the necessary density, set <br />98 backs are good and it includes some benefit to the community. <br />99 4. M/I Homes PUD Discussion — City Planner Larsen noted that two individuals <br />100 will be presenting information on a potential (prelude) development of the Leibel <br />101 property (west of Watermark). <br />102 <br />103 John Rask of M/I Homes and David Newman of The Bancor Group were present. Mr. <br />104 Newman explained the nature of The Bancor Group work — they develop communities, <br />105 not homes. He noted his relationship with John Rask as a high quality builder. Mr. <br />106 Rask explained M/I Homes background and work. The purpose of addressing the council <br />107 is to get feedback on housing types, mix and land use. A presentation was reviewed (on <br />108 file in the council packet). He noted that they are seeking council input on the concept - <br />109 doing all townhomes or including single family. <br />110 <br />111 Mayor Rafferty remarked that the homes are nice but the lots are too small. <br />112 <br />113 Councilmember Stoesz asked why one area is designated as high density. City Planner <br />114 Larsen explained that it allows the density spread over the entire site. Councilmember <br />115 Stoesz said he isn't sure he likes that density. <br />116 <br />117 Councilmember Cavegn asked what other development style could fit into the density <br />118 requirements of the site? Ms. Larsen suggested a small multi -family and townhouses. <br />119 Councilmember Cavegn said he likes the look of the cottage homes rather than <br />120 townhomes and with the zoning that seems to be the option. <br />121 <br />122 Councilmember Ruhland said he doesn't like the row home look. He wonders if there <br />123 are other five foot set back areas in the City. Staff noted NorthPointe included some five <br />124 foot setbacks. <br />125 <br />126 Community Development Director Grochala commented on the importance of the lot <br />127 depth of 125 feet being maintained and the ability to require certain architectural <br />128 standards for buildings on smaller lots. He feels the developers presenting have a good <br />129 history of good projects including with architecture. <br />130 <br />131 Mayor Rafferty suggested it would be beneficial to look at other M/I projects. The <br />