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Boards and City Council for their input and cooperation. He identified the existing uses and future <br />guiding on the adjacent properties. He commented that Riverstone South is to mirror Riverstone <br />North. He commented that there will be larger lots would be adjacent the exiting residential with <br />the lot sizes reduced on the other side of the development, adjacent the solar farm. He stated that <br />they will continue to work with the City and Pearson family on the design and connectivity to <br />Highway 10 and the extension of Riverdale Drive. He stated that they will provide a 30-foot buffer <br />area along Riverdale Drive that will be landscaped. He stated that there will be a one -acre <br />neighborhood park with open space and a stand of existing Oak trees. He stated that there will be <br />seven acres of trees preserved and dedicated to the City which will combine with the existing tree <br />buffer. He stated that there will be an additional nine acres of open space, ponding, and basin area. <br />He stated that the Bowers Drive connection is still be discussed and they will support the option <br />agreed upon by the City and residents. He stated that the Capstone customer is typically a first- or <br />second -time home buyer and there is a high demand of this type of product in the market. He <br />stated that this Concept Plan is a result of much communication and coordination between <br />Capstone, City Staff and input from residents, advisory Boards, and the City Council. <br />Chairperson Bauer asked for a comparison between Riverstone North and South on the mix of <br />housing products and also for input on the demand from homebuyers at this time. <br />Mr. Bakritges stated that the sales this year within Riverstone North have exceeded their <br />expectations, especially during the pandemic. He commented that interest rates are low and the <br />variety of products within the development provides options for many different homebuyers. He <br />stated that the difference between North and South would be that in Riverstone South, the lots <br />against the preserved trees would be a premium style but would otherwise be similar in product. <br />He stated that the only product that exists in the North that would not be included in the South <br />would be the villas. <br />Chairperson Bauer commented that the older residents typically live in the villas and young <br />families tend to choose the larger lot homes. <br />Mr. Bakritges stated that the Capstone developments thrive because they have a mix of buyers and <br />residents. He stated that the design their developments to have people walking around, using the <br />sidewalks and trails. <br />Commissioner Anderson asked if the 55 foot lots would be detached villas. <br />Mr. Bakritges clarified that those would be single-family homes as the villa product will not be <br />included in the South. <br />Josh Fuerick, 14573 Bowers Drive, stated that the tree preservation area is an extremely <br />ecologically unique area and feels that the developer has done a great job of considering that. He <br />believed that it made sense to have the 65 foot lots in that area. He stated that he manages HOAs <br />for townhomes and believed that the Commission should be asking where snow storage would <br />occur. He commented that should be a consideration for all developments that are HOA <br />maintained which would prevent snow from having to be hauled offsite. <br />Planning Commission/ August 6, 2020 <br />Page 6 of 11 <br />