Minutes - Planning Commission - 09/23/2021

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Mr. Tabone commented that the outlot would be deeded to the HOA and would be incorporated as a common landscape or maintenance area. He noted that there are comments in the purchase agreement that states property owners should stay out of that area. He noted that the HOA documents and disclosures are recorded against property title. Kyle Swenson, 15049 Iguana Street, stated that his property is directly west of this property. He commented that he likes the idea of the outlot. He stated that no matter what happens to the field that exists, it will take away from the enjoyment of his property but recognized that change is coming. He stated that there will be several homes in this development and if two homes are removed, this would meet all the City requirements. He recognized that Lennar is attempting to maximize profits, but the City rules should also be followed. He appreciated the 45-foot transition area with the berm and the redesigns that have been done but also believed that the rules should be followed. He stated that it is important for architects and developers to follow the rules that are set by City Code. He stated that he also wants to be reasonable and understands there is some give and take. Commissioner VanScoy stated that he had a similar question. He stated that the developer followed the Code in the original proposal and in the past the transition area would have been done through easement and the underlying land would have been included in the lot size. He stated that because there have been issues in the past with people removing trees or altering the buffer area, the City now requires that transition area to be within an outlot which removes that lot area from the individual lot. Mr. Swenson acknowledge that fact but noted that he will have six or seven homes along his property line, and the middle two lots are tiny. He stated that there will be a large home on the lot and tiny backyard that takes up almost the entire backyard. He stated that if one of those lots were removed and one additional lot to the north were removed, it would make the lots larger. Chairperson Bauer referenced the four lots on the west side and asked what size backyard would be anticipated for those homes. Mr. Tabone commented that the depths of the homes vary, noting that the pads are set to be 60 feet deep therefore the homes are typically 50 to 55 feet deep. He noted that there are some additional options such as a morning room or porch that would be another ten to 15 feet, but not all on the back. He stated that their building footprints do show an outdoor living space. He stated that there have been situations in multiple municipalities where the full lot size is credited to the property line with an easement placed over the density transitioning area. He stated that placing the density transitioning area into an outlot creates a tricky situation. He noted that they have already dropped lots from the original development proposal. Chairperson Bauer asked if some of the homes would have a second story that protrudes further than the first floor. Mr. Tabone commented that it would depend on the selections of the property owner. He stated that most property owners would choose a deck option. He stated that there is an option for a four - Planning Commission/ September 23, 2021 Page 6 of 14