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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 />