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Senior Planner McGuire Brigl reviewed the staff report and details related to the proposed land <br />use changes to the plat. <br />Acting Mayor Riley asked the number and location of 40-foot lots. <br />Heather Lorch, Capstone, identified 38 proposed detached townhomes, which would replace the <br />48 proposed quad homes, and pointed out the location for those homes. <br />Councilmember Kuzma asked the price range and size of the homes. <br />Ms. Lorch replied that the price range would be between $265,000 and $295,000 with square <br />footage ranging between 1,800 and 2,400 square feet. <br />Acting Mayor Riley asked for details on the discussion that occurred related to the potential <br />connector street between this development and the neighboring development. <br />Ms. Lorch replied that they did receive the suggestion from the comments but both developers <br />believed that it would be better to have standalone developments. She stated that Capstone is <br />willing to provide a pedestrian connection that could connect the two developments. <br />Councilmember Kuzma asked for input related to the sewer and water connection to the adjacent <br />development that was previously discussed. <br />Stephen Bona, Capstone, replied that Capstone came to an agreement with AKM following the <br />last discussion, that has since expired, and they are awaiting a new agreement to be signed. <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that she likes that Capstone heard the comments from the <br />residents to eliminate the quad homes and adjust the plan in this manner She commented that <br />she also does not like the idea of a connecting the road between the developments and <br />appreciated the willingness of Capstone to put in the pedestrian connection between <br />neighborhoods. <br />Planning Commissioner Chair Bauer disclosed that he lives in the Riverstone development and <br />does not believe that a connecting road with the adjacent parcel would provide a benefit. <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the remainder of the staff report related to the <br />Puma Street reconstruction. He noted that Paxmar submitted an email in opposition of the <br />proposed assessment. <br />Acting Mayor Riley asked if there is a reason that the roadway would not be improved to the <br />City's street standards. <br />Mayor LeTourneau asked how the new alignment would lay with the density of the housing. <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill identified the proposed realignment, which has always been <br />contemplated following the Preliminary Plat approval of Paxmar. <br />City Council Work Session / February 11, 2020 <br />Page 2 of 10 <br />