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1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br />change to meet the needs of the community. <br />373 <br />DECEMBER 15, 1993 <br />Mr. Smith will send a letter to the City Council stating the <br />position of the Charter Commission on the Apollo Drive <br />improvement. Mr. Smith applauded the City Council for their <br />support of the Charter change. <br />WILLOW PONDS - MARY KAY WYLAND <br />Ms. Wyland prepared a packet of information regarding the Willow <br />Ponds single family subdivision proposal. The packet included a <br />memorandum, map of the area, petition against the proposed <br />subdivision and the consulting planner's review and <br />recommendations. Mr. John Landers, Planning and Zoning Board <br />member was present to discuss the proposed subdivision. <br />The subdivision proposal includes 27 single family lots for <br />property that was proposed for senior housing. Mr. Derrick, the <br />senior housing developer has formally withdrawn his interest in <br />the senior housing project and in the property. He was unable to <br />secure federal tax credits which would have made the monthly rent <br />affordable. He did secure federal tax credits for another senior <br />housing proposal in another community. <br />The City Council expressed dismay regarding the failure to secure <br />federal tax credits. <br />Ms. Wyland noted that the current zoning on the property is R-4 <br />with a Planned Development Overlay (PDO). The proposed density <br />for the senior housing was 82 units. A petition has been <br />received from adjoining property owners who want the property to <br />see the senior housing developed and want the property to remain <br />zoned R-4. A neighborhood meeting has been scheduled for January <br />5, 1994, 7:00 P.M. by the developer. <br />The background on the property was discussed. Ms. Wyland <br />explained that her presentation this evening is to update the <br />City Council regarding this matter. <br />Mr. Landers explained that the neighborhood still wants the <br />senior housing proposal developed and suggested that the City <br />purchase the area and hold it until federal tax credits are <br />available. A single family development is the last thing the <br />neighborhood wants in the area. He noted that Centennial Schools <br />are already over crowded and Elm Street would have problems <br />handling the additional traffic. Senior housing would have the <br />least impact on the area. <br />Mayor Reinert said that if the City purchased the property, the <br />PAGE 3 <br />