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December 17, 2024 Page 2 In addition (or in alternative) to residential use on the subject property, some interest has been expressed in public or green space, and some interest in retaining commercial uses for the property. It is staff’s impression that these were not the majority consensus. Finally, the property is undergoing site clean-up and monitoring in a series of work projects. Eventual redevelopment of the site is presumed to be required to comply with all environmental regulations, although there are still steps to take to achieve a clear site. WORKSESSION DISCUSSION For the purposes of this discussion, the presenters and staff are seeking comment related to the general land use and scope of the project. Because this project is in its earliest stages, there are design or project-level details to be worked out as a part of a future application. This site is zoned Planned Unit Development as a part of the Silver Lake Village PUD district, and as such, public hearings before the Planning Commission and review by the Council of various stages of the project will be presented for future consideration, if the development team decides to move forward with the project. As a general guide for discussion, staff would pose the following questions. Others may arise for discussion from the Commissioners and Councilmembers at the meeting, as well as from the development team: 1. How does the general land use comply with the City’s expectations? (In this regard, the land use would qualify as medium density residential, with a development density of just under 17 units per acre). 2. The concept site plan shows relatively tight setbacks on the property from all sides, including from the adjoining streets, among other considerations. Are there specific elements of the site plan that would be problematic when considering approval of a plan this general configuration? 3. The concept plan envisions two-story buildings, with a mix of 2-3 bedroom units, and tuck-under garages. How does the proposed project’s building massing fit with the City’s vision for this parcel? 4. How critical to City approval would affordability of the units be? 5. What aspects of the proposal are most attractive to the City? 6. How could the project be modified from the current site concept to improve chances of the City’s zoning approval? As noted above, there are likely to be other questions that may benefit the presenters as they consider whether to proceed with further planning. The Worksession discussion does not include negotiations over the purchase price that the City and/or development team may seek. Those discussions would occur on a separate track, independent of the City’s land use process.