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Deputy City Administrator Gladhill explained that the sketch plan process is an opportunity to <br />provide input. He explained that the original access design was not aligned with the current road <br />that exists, and Paxmar therefore changed that to match. He stated that staff would ensure that <br />the curvature of the road ultimately works. <br />Councilmember Riley asked if there is a goal to provide connectivity between neighborhoods. <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill identified pedestrian connectivity that would be provided. <br />He stated that because of the previous comments from Northfork Inc., there was not a desire to <br />connect Riverstone and this property and therefore that connection was not included. He noted <br />that staff could push for that option. <br />Councilmember Riley stated that he would like to see a road connection, if possible. He noted <br />that he would also prefer to see more red lots and less blue lots. <br />Councilmember Menth asked for additional information on a walking path that would be <br />proposed. He also asked for plans to upgrade Alpine Drive. <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill highlighted the pedestrian trail that would be proposed to <br />run along Alpine Drive across the length of this property and connecting to Riverstone. He <br />stated that there are various stages of improvements planned for Alpine Drive, reviewing some <br />of the proposed intersection improvements that will occur in the future. <br />Councilmember Menth stated that he agrees that he would prefer more red lots and less blue lots. <br />Councilmember Heinrich stated that given the feedback received from residents, directly and <br />throughout this process, she has heard that residents would like this product to be more <br />reflective. She asked if the developer would be willing to increase lot sizes to 65 feet. <br />Zach Brown, BK Land Development, stated that their smallest lot size in the blue is 55 feet while <br />they do increase to 65. He stated that product is the one they receive the most calls on. He <br />stated that they have also received requests for lot holds on this Ramsey site. He stated that they <br />could increase the number of red lots, but there are vacant homes across the street. He stated that <br />there is a demand for this product and the golf course has requested more of the detached villas if <br />possible. He believed that this would be a good fit for the community and the adjacent properties <br />expressed support. He stated that with land prices and home prices increasing, it is becoming <br />more difficult to sell the larger single-family homes. <br />Councilmember Menth asked the difference between a traditional home and villa. <br />Mr. Brown explained that a villa is one level maintenance free living. He noted that lawn and <br />snow care is provided. He explained that many people in this type of product winter in the <br />southern states. <br />Councilmember Menth asked the price range for the different products. <br />City Council / January 14, 2020 <br />Page 10 of 16 <br />