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WS — Item #4 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item No. 4 Date: July 6, 2015 To: City Council From: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director Re: Watermark Residential Subdivision (Mattamy Homes) Background Since the Concept Plan review in the fall of 2014 staff has continued to work with Mattamy Homes to refine the development plans for the proposed Watermark project. At the May 13, 2015 Planning and Zoning Board meeting, Rick Packer of Mattamy Homes presented an overview of the existing site conditions, layout considerations and proposed amenities, landscaping and overall theme accents for the development. During discussion the Planning & Zoning Board raised three primary issues which need to be clarified prior to moving forward with a formal PUD application. They are as follows: 1) Concern with the exclusion of commercial development component 2) Concern over the proposed lot widths and sizes 3) Concern over the public values obtained through the design flexibility allowed by the use of the PUD. These issues where similar to those previously raised by the City Council. Staff presented a review of these issues at the June 6, 2015 Planning and Zoning Board meeting. A copy of the staff report is attached. Following the discussion the board was supportive of the proposal including the exclusion of the commercial component and the proposed lot sizes. The board did suggest that additional master planning be undertaken, south of the project site, to insure interconnectivity with future commercial development on the ALino and Rehbein properties. Mattamy Homes is beginning to prepare their PUD development application for submittal this fall. Given the size and complexity of the project it is important to have a clear understanding of the City's position with regard to the proposed development parameters. Staff will plan to review the issues addressed in June 6, 2015 P & Z report with the Council at the work session. Requested Council Direction Staff is requesting council direction regarding: 1