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I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> i <br /> I <br /> i <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated Rivers Bend Plaza has expressed concern and he understands this may not <br />be a good commercial site due to access. He stated he liked the idea of commercial originally <br />but, due to access, understands that may not be the best option. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen noted there are other types of commercial uses that do not generate <br />as much traffic as a restaurant. He asked about an office warehouse use. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated he is not ready to consider a rezoning. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman stated he believes a rezoning is premature. <br /> <br />Mr. Bulow stated they would be willing to separate the southerly part if the PUD agreement <br />allows them the benefit to average the density of the entire site, as is stated in the ordinance. He <br />stated if the Comprehensive Plan is approved as intended with this area as high density <br />residential and the zoning is 15 units per acre, at that point, they would not need to apply for a <br />PUD since it would be changed to high density residential. He asked what the end density would <br />be for that apartment site, noting the current zoning ordinance allows the average of the entire <br />site. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated he is not sure if all of that will happen <br /> <br />Councilmember Connolly asked Mr. Bulow if he would be willing to leave off the apartment site <br />if, when developed, the amount allowed for development is considered as one parcel with an <br />averaging. <br /> <br />Mr. Bulow stated that is correct. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik stated an outlot could be platted as part of the PUD <br />and an average overall density identified for the entire PUD. <br /> <br />Councilmember Connolly stated under the new Comprehensive Plan this area is considered for <br />high density residential, a maximum of 15 units per acre, so they could hav.e a transitional zone <br />and fill the area in the middle with 15 units per acre. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik stated a PUD would be needed even if the <br />Comprehensive Plan is approved since the proposal is for a mix of residential uses so PUD <br />would be the best zoning. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated a developer is not guaranteed to achieve a maximum of 15 <br />units per acre when there are circumstances that affect the ability to develop such as wetlands <br />and transitional zoning. <br /> <br />Councilmember Connolly stated she wants to assure that the apartments do not come closer to <br />the existing neighborhood. <br /> <br />City Council/April 25, 2000 <br /> Page 21 of 29 <br /> <br /> <br />