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Councilmember Specht commented that he has received phone calls with concern over a second connection and many residents spoke at the last public meeting expressing their concerns. He stated that his position remains unchanged. Motion by Councilmember Specht, seconded by Councilmember Howell, to affirm the previous direction of the Council to not require a second connection to Bowers Drive. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Specht, Howell, Musgrove, Riley, and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill confirmed that this action reaffirms the previous direction of the Council and would most likely satisfy the Bowers Drive residents that may be present at the meeting tonight. Councilmember Specht acknowledged that residents took time out of their night to attend and welcomed any input they may wish to provide. Carol Larson, 14480 Bowers Drive, commented that she has been a resident on Bowers Drive for nearly 57 years and has seen many changes. She stated that adding 12 homes to Bowers Drive has added a significant amount of traffic and many young children. She stated that she was concerned that level of traffic and pedestrian traffic would increase significantly if Bowers Drive were connected to Riverstone South which would create a safety issue. She was thankful that the Council is not accommodating that connection. She thanked the Council for its continued support. 7.07: Consider Preliminary Approvals Related to Riverstone South; Case of Capstone Homes/Riverstone Development 1. Adopt Resolution #21-015 Approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for Detached Townhome Section 2. Introduce Ordinance #21-03 Approving Zoning Amendment from R-1 Residential (MUSA – 80) District to R-1 Residential (MUSA – 65) District, R-1 Residential (MUSA – 50) District and R-2 Residential (Detached Townhome) District Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment. For future reference, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat at a future date following completion of the required EAW and with the contingencies noted in the case. Councilmember Specht commented that this is a good plan and an area that can accommodate smaller lots, especially in the area near the solar farm. He believed that this is a good compromise for the adjacent residents of Bowers Drive and supports the changes. Councilmember Howell stated that she is concerned with the smaller lot sizes. She commented that she recognizes that this is a compromise and likes the acreage that would be set aside but is concerned with the City’s ability to maintain that and therefore is hesitant to support this. City Council / January 26, 2021 Page 10 of 13