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important for them to figure out the right transition of density transitioning throughout the site. He <br />noted that the larger lots are proposed on the south side, adjacent the existing homes and preserved <br />trees, transitioning to smaller lots as you move towards the solar garden. He stated that there <br />would be a landscaping buffer along the length of Riverdale Drive. He stated that as you enter <br />into the site onto Pearson Drive, people would pass the preserved area of trees and park area. He <br />commented that there will be seven acres of tree preservation that will be dedicated to the City <br />along with another eight acres of open space and ponding. He stated that they have created a 15- <br />acre area to act as a buffer between this development and adjacent development. He stated that <br />they developed this plan after receiving input from City staff, the City Council and advisory <br />groups, and residents. He stated that the townhomes will have a lawn maintenance HOA while <br />the single-family homes would be under a master that includes the buffer area along Riverdale <br />Drive. He stated that the street widths proposed match the road width in Riverstone North and has <br />worked very well. He stated that they are required to provide sidewalks on one side of the road <br />and have those proposed on the plans. He stated that there is vegetation on the other side of the <br />existing fence around the solar garden site. He noted that with the existing vegetation they would <br />not propose additional screening for that area. <br />Steve Bona, Capstone Homes, stated that throughout the site they would have homes similar to <br />Riverstone North but noted that they would have more of the larger homes in this development. <br />He commented that there will a great variety of homes throughout the development. He provided <br />details on the townhome product offerings that they would propose for this development in order <br />to match the desires of home buyers. He stated that there is a large variety of front elevations and <br />home plans included in the preliminary plat for the detached townhome product, noting that they <br />have been selling extremely well in their other developments. He commented that the 29-foot <br />width for streets has worked well in Riverstone North, noting that this would be similar with <br />amenities provided in return for the 29-foot-wide streets. He commented that Unicorn is proposed <br />for a street name. He recognized that the City has a street naming policy but asked that a different <br />name be selected for that roadway in order to assist in marketing. <br />Commissioner Peters stated that he lives in the Brookfield development, in a Capstone home, and <br />asked if the front porches would be wood or concrete. <br />Mr. Bona replied that they do wood front porches because they continue building in the winter and <br />therefore concrete cannot be poured in the winter months. <br />Commissioner Peters asked if the wood would be treated or left raw. <br />Mr. Bona was unsure but noted that he could follow up on that. <br />Commissioner Peters stated that in his neighborhood some of the homeowners were not aware of <br />how to treat a porch and used paint, which does not hold up well. He suggested that the porches <br />be stained/treated to ensure they look the same. <br />Planning Commission/ January 7, 2021 <br />Page 12 of 19 <br />