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Deputy City Administrator Gladhill commented that there were multiple open houses for the <br /> project,which incorporated a lot of input from residents on Bowers Drive. He stated that changes <br /> were made to the design to increase the lots sizes for the properties nearest Bowers Drive along <br /> with the additional buffer in order to provide a compromise. He stated that this is the model that <br /> the Planning Commission and City Council agreed to move forward in terms of neighborhood <br /> design and variety of housing products. <br /> Mr.Bona stated that they have been working on this process for one year with six or more meetings <br /> with neighbors on the design along with concept design meetings with the Planning Commission <br /> and City Council. He stated that the tree preservation land and buffer area was provided as a <br /> compromise, removing 21 lots, in order to address the input received from the Bowers Drive <br /> residents. He stated that the five-foot side yard setback is the typical setback for detached <br /> townhome products. He noted that he would be willing to meet with the Nathe family to discuss <br /> buffering concerns. He noted that they do not have buffering proposed in that area because of <br /> existing vegetation and the tree preservation and landscaping that would be provided on the overall <br /> plan. <br /> Motion by Commissioner VanScoy,seconded by Commissioner Peters,to close the public hearing. <br /> A roll call vote was performed: <br /> Commissioner Gengler aye <br /> Commissioner Anderson aye <br /> Commissioner VanScoy aye <br /> Commissioner Peters aye <br /> Chairperson Bauer aye <br /> Motion carried. <br /> Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 9:31 p.m. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Commissioner VanScoy stated that he expressed his concern with the disregard for public safety <br /> and feeling very strongly about that. He stated that staff made the comment that the issue is not <br /> related to this case and asked for clarification. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that the Commission could take action on this proposal, <br /> and if desired could provide a second motion asking the City Council to reconsider a second access <br /> for Bowers Drive. <br /> Chairperson Bauer commented that a second access for Bowers Drive is a separate issue from this <br /> specific development. He noted that although that connection was part of one of the original sketch <br /> plans, it was removed as a result of the input from the Bowers Drive residents and not the position <br /> of Capstone. <br /> Planning Commission/January 7,2021 <br /> Page 15 of 19 <br />