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connection to Long Lake Road for example. This connection wouldn't be feasible for a couple of <br />reasons, poor soils being one of them. These borings also helped us understand that we <br />needed to shift the townhome development further west than we originally depicted in our initial <br />proposal. As we move forward, we plan to have additional borings drilled so we have a <br />comprehensive understanding of the soils in all areas of the development. <br />Traffic: No doubt the new development will generate traffic. We will continue to work with the <br />City's Public Works Director to sign the Long Lake Road/Ardan Avenue access point. <br />Tree Preservation: Preserving this natural buffer between our new neighborhood and existing <br />neighborhoods generally helps with screening one neighborhood from the other. We will work <br />with the City Forester to identify and preserve as many significant trees as possible. We will also <br />be providing a landscaping plan for the new neighborhood as well. <br />Trails: The extensive trail system as it is shown on the site plan was designed to provide a <br />walking experience near and around much of the natural area of the site. Residents of both new <br />and existing neighborhoods will be able to enjoy this amenity. <br />Neighborhood Meeting: A neighborhood meeting was held on April 20, 2023 at city hall. It was <br />a well -attended meeting. The issues that were mentioned included, but aren't limited to the <br />following: <br />• Traffic — Pulte and YardHomes will continue to work with the city staff on studying the <br />impacts of traffic from the development. Many concerns had to do with speeding by <br />current users of Long Lake Road which we would have no control over. Development of <br />this site will add traffic counts to the roads no question, we can further review those <br />impacts as mentioned above. <br />• Stormwater Mgmt, Floodplain and Wetlands — Concerns were raised about the <br />floodplain in this area. Concerns also revolved around the handling of storm water with <br />several claims made that the proposed development would worsen stormwater issues <br />for surrounding properties. Our engineers are experienced at creating designs that will <br />mitigate floodplain, preserve wetland and comply with storm water management rules <br />and regulations. <br />• Environmental/Wildlife — Concerns about displacement of wildlife due to development. <br />While development is occurring on just over 9 acres of the site; more than 50% of the <br />site will stay preserved as wetlands, created wetlands and floodplain. <br />• Property Values — Residents expressed concerns about property values being <br />negatively affected by this proposed development. The value of the townhomes being <br />proposed will enhance surrounding property values. The market value of the townhomes <br />being sold in this development will sell for high $300k's to mid $500k's. <br />• Townhome Rentals — A question was asked about whether we rent our townhomes. <br />Pulte does not build rental townhomes in the State of Minnesota. We build townhomes <br />and sell to private buyers that intend to live in the townhomes. <br />• Off Street Parking — Pulte provides ample guest parking in its townhome <br />neighborhoods. Along with 2 garage stalls for owners, each driveway will provide for 2 <br />guest parking stalls with an additional 25 off-street stalls for a total of 325 parking spaces <br />to service the 75 townhomes and their guests. <br />2 <br />