Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/04/2021

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Deputy City Administrator Gladhill presented the staff report stating staff recommends approval of the project with the contingencies noted in the staff report. Commissioner VanScoy stated that in general he likes the plan but is concerned with the safety of the residents on Bowers Drive. He recognized that those residents do not like the concept of an additional access but stated that he believes that is critical for safety and without that he cannot support this request. Deputy City Administrator commented that originally staff proposed that connection, but it did not move forward. He stated that he would not want to tie that to this project as the developer is not responsible for that. Chairperson Bauer commented that this development has nothing to do with a second access for Bowers Drive, as that will continue to be an issue regardless of this proposal. Commissioner Anderson asked if this development would have an HOA and private streets. He commented that the street width seems narrow. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill commented that he would let the developer speak to whether there would be an HOA. He stated that in terms of road widths there is a menu of options that can be selected with different levels of parking allowed. He stated that a 32-foot width road would allow parking on both sides of the street, whereas parking would only be allowed on one side of the street for the road width proposed. He stated that the main street that goes through this development would be a little wider, whereas the spur roads would be 29 feet in width with no parking on one side of the street. Commissioner Anderson commented that he has been plowing snow for the City this season and the narrower roads can be tough, therefore he would support wider streets where possible. Councilmember Musgrove commented that she would also prefer a wider road. She asked if there would be sidewalks, and whether that would be on one side or both sides. She also asked if there would be fencing between the homes and solar garden. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill replied that sidewalks would be along one side of the road, as required by the City. He stated that the smaller lot homes will be adjacent to the solar garden and noted that he would allow the developer to provide details on the buffering between those homes and solar garden. Citizen Input Tom Bakritges, Capstone Homes, acknowledged the landowners noting that the Pearson family has trusted them with developing a project to preserve their legacy. He also expressed appreciation to City staff, the Commissions and City Council for the communication and cooperation throughout the past year of planning. He stated that the overall site is about 78 acres and it was Planning Commission/ January 7, 2021 Page 11 of 20