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Planning & Zoning Board April 9, 2025 Page 3 the net density by 0.38 units per acre. The concept plan was reviewed by the City’s Advisory Boards and City Council. The applicant has now submitted a PUD Preliminary Plan (PPP), Preliminary Plat and Rezoning to PUD based on public, staff, Board and Council comments for additional review and comment. Mr. Vojtech hadquestions about how many of the houses would be in the H.O.A. Mr. Zweber stated all homes would be a part of the H.O.A. Mr. Vojtech also had questions regarding future developments to the North. Mr. Root had questions about garage size and whether buyers would be able to increase the size. Mr. Zweber stated the applicant has been in talks regarding this. Mr. Root also had questions about the cul-de-sacs and access to hydrants for public safety. Mr. Zweber stated that public safety would be installing more hydrants regardless of cul-de- sac length. Mr. Root would like the Board to voice concerns regarding the flexibility in the PUD. Mr. Kohler had concerns about limiting the size of the garage and staying with the minimum so as not to cause further issues. Mr. Vojtech agreed that the garage standards are in a place for a reason. Mr. Laden was less concerned about the square footage of the garage but keeping up the standards. Ms. Guthmueller has concerns about the size of the road width. Ms. Hankee explained how the right-of-way width is calculated. Mr. Kohler had concerns regarding the water access in the area. Mr. Grochala explained that the City has calculated using conservative numbers to make sure that even if the City were down a well, there would still be access to water. Mr. Root agrees that the standard of garages should be kept in place. Mr. Root would like to know the justification for reducing the garage size. Emily Becker, M/I Homes, was present to answer questions. Ms. Becker would like to state that they are open to different street connections regarding Andall Street. Ms. Becker stated they are open to meeting the garage requirements. Ms. Becker also stated that since the development would be under an H.O.A.the garages would most likely not hold snow blowers or lawn mowers, and the garages would utilize storage overhead. Ms. Becker stated they would be utilizing water reuse to save water in the development. Mr. Root wanted clarification about the garage sizes. Ms. Becker stated that the garage plans will need to change to meet City standards. Ms. Larsen clarified that this has been done previously with the Watermark development.