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Deputy City Administrator Gladhill presented the staff report stating staff recommends approval <br /> of the project with the contingencies noted in the staff report. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy stated that in general he likes the plan but is concerned with the safety of <br /> the residents on Bowers Drive. He recognized that those residents do not like the concept of an <br /> additional access but stated that he believes that is critical for safety and without that he cannot• <br /> support this request. <br /> Deputy City Administrator commented that originally staff proposed that connection, but it did <br /> not move forward. He stated that he would not want to tie that to this project as the developer is <br /> not responsible for that. <br /> Chairperson Bauer commented that this development has nothing to do with a second access for <br /> Bowers Drive, as that will continue to be an issue regardless of this proposal. <br /> Commissioner Anderson asked if this development would have an HOA and private streets. He <br /> commented that the street width seems narrow. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill commented that he would let the developer speak to whether <br /> there would be an HOA. He stated that in terms of road widths there is a menu of options that can <br /> be selected with different levels of parking allowed. He stated that a 32-foot width road would <br /> allow parking on both sides of the street, whereas parking would only be allowed on one side of <br /> the street for the road width proposed. He stated that the main street that goes through this <br /> development would be a little wider, whereas the spur roads would be 29 feet in width with no <br /> parking on one side of the street. <br /> Commissioner Anderson commented that he has been plowing snow for the City this season and <br /> the narrower roads can be tough, therefore he would support wider streets where possible. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove commented that she would also prefer a wider road. She asked if there <br /> would be sidewalks,and whether that would be on one side or both sides. She also asked if there <br /> would be fencing between the homes and solar garden. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill replied that sidewalks would be along one side of the road, as <br /> required by the City. He stated that the smaller lot homes will be adjacent to the solar garden and <br /> noted that he would allow the developer to provide details on the buffering between those homes <br /> and solar garden. <br /> Citizen Input <br /> Tom Bakritges, Capstone Homes, acknowledged the landowners noting that the Pearson family <br /> has trusted them with developing a project to preserve their legacy. He also expressed appreciation <br /> to City staff, the Commissions and City Council for the communication and cooperation <br /> throughout the past year of planning. He stated that the overall site is about 78 acres and it was <br /> Planning Commission/January 7,2021 <br /> Page 11 of 19 <br />