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Councimember Menth introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: <br /> RESOLUTION #20-266 <br /> RESOLiTION CONFIRMING LAND USE DIRECTION RELATED To REMAINING <br /> LAND IN RIVENWICK 4TH ADDITION <br /> RECITALS. <br /> 1. Lennar, the "Applicant" has requested that the City consider modifying their direction for <br /> the Rivenwick Planned Unit Development(PUD)to allow additional residential guidance. <br /> 2. The original Rivenwick Planned Unit Development (PUD) Was proposed as a retail and <br /> residential hybrid, with 70% residential and 30% retail. <br /> 3. The City has twice revised the PUD standards to include 75%residential and most recently, <br /> 80% residential for the Suite Living Project. <br /> 4. Lennar has requested the City consider approximately 93% residential and 7% <br /> retail/commercial. <br /> 5. The Planning Commission considered the request on November 5, 2020 for an informal <br /> review and unanimously recommending retaining the existing guidance based on the <br /> following findings: <br /> a. Staff has heard from retailers that visibility along Highway 10 is key to a successful <br /> retail pro-forma. This land is directly adjacent to Highway 10 and has great <br /> visibility. The City's Economic Development Department reviewed the viability of <br /> the site as-is (guided retail/commercial ) and feels it is a strong site for <br /> retail/commercial. <br /> b. Housing units along Highway 10 require sound studies and based on nearby <br /> housing, will require a sound wall along Highway 10. With recent instruction to <br /> improve the image of Highway 10, Staff does not feel a sound wall would meet that <br /> goal. Additionally, after the units are built,the City is liable for any additional noise <br /> or impacts from the Highway to residential units. The City would prefer to not take <br /> on that liability and potential future cost (unless constructed by the Developer at <br /> Developer Cost today). The City prefers to enhance the vision and corridor of <br /> Highway 10 and does not favor the aesthetics of noise walls in this location. <br /> c. Residents continue to request additional retail and commercial in the City. The City <br /> has previously amended the plan to allow additional residential, thereby reducing <br /> the amount of planned retail in the community. Although this is a relatively small <br /> parcel, Staff is concerned about removing additional land guided for <br /> retail/commercial, especially land along Highway 10. <br /> d. The Public Works, Engineering, and Public Safety team preferred the previously <br /> directed option which included a public through-road, room for ponding, and <br />