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<br />Mr. Rollings stated as a developer they look at density and dollars, but their fIrst thought is to <br />accommodate the needs of a turnaround and cul-de-sac. This is a challenging site by its shape <br />and access, and they are trying to make it a reasonable project. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt inquired about the proposed pond expansion. <br /> <br />Civil Engineer II Linton explained there is a lower area that catches water. Staff has not checked <br />yet to determine if there is a drainage easement that a project could drain their water into it, as <br />sketch plans consist of a brief overview to note concerns. The County has not commented on the <br />sketch plan yet; however, County standards recommend Yt mile between right-in/right-out <br />secondary intersections on Nowthen Boulevard. At the closest point this property is 130 feet <br />from the Sunwood DriveINowthen Boulevard intersection, and at the farthest 410 feet. The <br />County will likely have a difficult time approving the access, as it is less than Yt of the <br />recommended spacing. <br /> <br />Commissioner Trites Rolle expressed concern with the safety of the challenging ingress/egress, <br />while there is a school located at the top of the hill, and a growing amount of traffic on NOwthen <br />Boulevard. She noted the more units that are included, the more traffic there will be with the <br />potential for hazard. Commissioner Trites Rolle asked how much consideration the applicant has <br />given to alternatives like single family. <br /> <br />Mr. Rollings replied the calculations do not work financially for single family. Single family <br />users would not purchase a lot fronting on a county road. CBR Development will consider <br />anything for the site; it is just whether it will work. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt asked what price range and size of units is anticipated. <br /> <br />Mr. Rollings replied that is still in the speculative stage. They are looking at a $200,000 to <br />$250,000 range with 1,500 to 1,600 square foot 3 bedroom, 2 bath units with double car garages. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt questioned how the applicant will differentiate these units from what is already <br />available in the City. <br /> <br />Mr. Rollings replied CBR Development has envisioned two-story living on this site. Hopefully it <br />would be differentiated by the quality of the work and the proximity of this location. Other than <br />it being a challenging site, it lends to a good accessible site for location. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated if the sketch plan before them were to be submitted as a site plan he <br />would not be able to approve it at this point. His recommendation is that the applicant work with <br />staff to come up with something that would meet single family. He is not saying townhomes <br />would not be appropriate in this location, but there is an issue with the density and the access. <br />He would not be inclined to change the density. The applicant has flexibility with the PUD that <br />may work within the limits of what would be permitted with an R-1 development. Chairperson <br />Nixt indicated the Commission has looked at detached townhomes with smaller lot sizes. The <br /> <br />Planning Commission/January 4, 2007 <br />Page 10 of36 <br /> <br />P10 <br />