Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/13/2005

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zoned a combination of TC-2 (Town Center), that allows high density at %15 units per acre, medium density at 3-? units per acre, and low density at 3 units per acre, The sketch plan provides several different types of residential unit styles throughout the developmbnt including. small 10t single family, court, home t0wnhomes, row house townhomes, and apartment facilities. Community Development Director Trudgeon stetted approximately 98 acres of the total 190 acre site is proposed to be developed with residential units for a new'density of about 8 units per acre. Thirty-six acres is proposed, to be developed with Commercial uses and a portion is already zoned TC~2. The .remaining 18 acres of proposed commercial area will need .to be rezoned to commercial. He noted that the concept plan pro,,;ides a major north/south street connection through the development to AIpine Drivel The proposed road aiignment with Co~.mty Road #I 16 to the east is desirable and Staff suggpsts the' developer continue to look at how to provide a strong4r east/west connection throughout the dev. elopment. The subdivision it inqorporating: the ' City's desire to reserve a 300~foot wide' corridbr to facilitate the future Mississippi River bridge crossing. He staled an interct~ange with' Higi~way #10 and"the~freeway will be needed but the exact layout cannot yet be determined] 'He 'Stated there are a lot 0ftrafisPortation issues that need tc~ be thought through so the City'keeps its~ options open.· Ce.n-nTh, unity. D:evelopment.. Director Trudgeon noted an area that will require transiti'on and an 'EAW will look at all the necessary elements. He used a map t6 pOint'out the location of an. excepti.pn'piece that contains a single-family house and stated he Wants to 'make it clear that PUlte: does not~ own that land: and cannot deveigp it, but the plan slflows a representation of what could c.ommuni~y Dex/elopment Director Trudgeon stated the C0uncil~ initiated several initiatives on how to best plan the area. He stated staff spoke with. Pulte about the OptiOns. and while the final layout is not settled,.pro'gress is being made. Community DeveloPment Director Trudgeon :noted ~he. comments' from" the' planning Commission.special meeting that .was held on March 10, 2005 to address the ~roposed sketch plan.; The. Commission suggested: the developer maximizd' density' where the 'zoning 'district '.' guides higher density, consider how to 'incorporate 'more 'green areas, within-' the' northern boundary line, address appropriate density transitioning adjacent to WhisP.ering Pines,..arfd' consider how the proposed commercial' areas could be developed adjacent to the residential development. .. " 'C°ry Lepper,' Pulte, stated they have spent considerable time Working with Staff and are now at a point of having a strong concept. He explained they will continue to work on the' commercial area to assure it is viable. Mr. Lopper stated they are proposing three development products. Councilmember Elvig asked if the City can look at this project as part of Town Center related to architectural standards, product mix, 'exterior materialS, etc. He stated the tlC)set architectural amenities and qualities meld with the Town Center, the better. 26 City Council / March 22, 2005 Page 29 of 38