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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 />