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Page 2 of 5 <br /> <br /> Private developers feel the Creek neighborhood is most suitable for upscale, large-lot <br />single family and twin homes targeted towards families and empty nesters. Density <br />would be in the range of 1 ½ to 2 units per acre. <br /> Developers see the Hill neighborhood as largely single-family homes on lots of at least <br />50 feet. According to Mattamy Homes, a 65x65 foot lot is their best seller which equates <br />to a density of 3 units per acre. <br /> Townhomes or row homes are usually developed as 3- or 4-unit buildings since the end <br />units are most popular. Detached townhomes are generally around 5 or 6 units per acre. <br />Row homes can be built at up to 10 units per acre. Developers suggested that an average <br />of 7 to 8 units per acre for townhome products is reasonable. <br /> Townhomes are most likely to be developed in the neighborhood transition area, but the <br />market could also support a limited number of townhomes in the Hill or Creek <br />neighborhoods. <br /> Senior housing and apartment buildings need 150-200 units per building in order to <br />support the common areas and amenities desired by the market. Apartment buildings <br />would likely be 3-4 stories of apartments (3-5 acre parcels) above one story of <br />underground or enclosed parking. <br /> Senior housing and apartment development wants to be located close to goods and <br />services. Density in new senior and apartment developments is approximately 40 units <br />per acre. <br /> There may be limited demand for upscale condominium units in buildings of <br />approximately 50 units. Developers cautioned that there is limited and untested demand <br />for this product type – maybe a maximum of one or two buildings in the Neighborhood <br />Transition area in a location near both retail and open space. <br /> In nearly every conversation, developers have stressed the need for flexibility to respond <br />to changes in market demand and to allow for innovation and creativity in development <br />style. <br /> <br />Definitions and Permitted Uses <br /> <br />In a previous City Council review of Chapter 4 (Definitions), Councilmembers suggested that <br />definitions for housing types and products be streamlined. As a result, definitions for <br />Cottage/Patio Home and Manor Home/Multi-Unit House were combined and the following new <br />definitions were added: <br /> <br /> Single Family Use A building containing one or two primary living units and <br />which may include twin homes and cottage/patio homes. <br /> <br /> Small Lot Single Family A single-family residential lot that measures less than fifty <br />(50) feet wide. <br /> <br /> Small Multi-Family Use A building containing three to eight residential units and <br />which may include townhomes, row homes, manor <br />homes/multi-tenant houses, stacked flats, or <br />triplexes/quadplexes. <br />