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This staff report is based on review of the following submittals: • Concept Plan and Submittal Narrative prepared by Sathre-Bergquist, Inc., dated 4-17-24 ANALYSIS History Robinson Lakes In October 2006, a concept plan for Robinson Lakes was reviewed at a Council Work Session. The concept plan included 680 acres of Robinson property located both north and south of Main Street. The plan included a residential mix of single family, multi- family and active adult multi-family homes. Lakes, open space, and greenway system with parks and trails were incorporated throughout the development. This project never moved forward due to the onset of a housing recession. Promenade A concept plan for Robinson Property submitted by Integrate Properties, LLC was reviewed at the January 41", 2022 Environmental Board meeting. The concept plan included 157 gross acres south of CSAH 14 (Main Street) and consisted of a mix of housing types totaling 707 housing units. The plan was later reviewed at the City Council Work Session on February 71", 2022. In October 2022, the Council approved a Record of Decision and Making a Negative Declaration on the Need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Robinson Sod Farm. The Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) evaluated two development scenarios, the PUD Concept Plan with 557 dwelling units and the Yield Plan with 707 dwelling units. In November 2022, a revised concept plan was reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Board. The proposed development was renamed Promenade. This project did not move forward. Zikar Holdings has since submitted a Concept Plan for consideration. On April 1, 2024, the City Council discussed the possible consideration of a development moratorium in light of two potential projects proposed in the northwest quadrant of the City. The Pulte/Del Webb and Madinah Lakes projects include approximately 400 acres of the existing sod farm area north and south of Main Street. 2