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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 /> 4 <br />