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Councilmember Riley stated that he would like to see a road connection, if possible. He noted that <br />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 proposed. <br />He also asked for plans to upgrade Alpine Drive. <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill highlighted the pedestrian trail that would be proposed to run <br />along Alpine Drive across the length of this property and connecting to Riverstone. He stated that <br />there are various stages of improvements planned for Alpine Drive, reviewing some of the <br />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 reflective. <br />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 stated <br />that they have also received requests for lot holds on this Ramsey site. He stated that they could <br />increase the number of red lots, but there are vacant homes across the street. He stated that there <br />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 more <br />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 southern <br />states. <br />Councilmember Menth asked the price range for the different products. <br />Mr. Brown provided estimated costs, noting that the villas could begin around $340,000 while <br />single family homes may begin around $450,000 to $500,000. He provided examples of <br />association costs in their other developments. <br />Councilmember Heinrich asked the lot width for the red lots. <br />Mr. Brown stated that the minimum is 80, while most of the lots would be in the 90s and up to 120 <br />feet. He confirmed that the largest lot width on the villa side could accommodate a three -car <br />garage. <br />Councilmember Musgrove referenced a statement in the staff report related to parking on one side <br />of the street. She also asked for input on the sketch plan process. <br />