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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — AUGUST 21, 2017 2 B. CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW — PULTE HOMES — PARKSHORE DRIVE PROPERTIES Senior Planner Matthew Bachler gave an overview of the Concept Plan Review being requested by Pulte Homes. In 1989, the City approved a Final Plat and Planned Unit Development for the same property which would have consisted of 4 buildings of 16 units each. That development was never constructed and the PUD expired in 1992. The property was rezoned to R-4, but the zoning has reverted back to R-1 due to the expiration of the PUD. There is an apartment building at the end of Parkshore Drive and there is a townhome development along Brueberry Lane. There is also a single family residential home on the southeast corner of the site, with access on to Old Hwy 10. The parcel to the west is City owned land and is listed in the Comprehensive Plan as future parks and open space. Zoning and future land use maps were reviewed, as well as the conceptual site plan. There are 11 separate buildings proposed with a total of 59 units. There would be a private access road to provide access to the rear loaded garages. A central gathering space would include a fire pit and seating. The set back from Parkshore Drive would be less than the current requirement due to the rear loaded garages. The conceptual site plan shows a pond that would be located on the adjacent City owned property. A Comprehensive Plan Amendment would be needed and the properties would need to be rezoned to R-3. The City may also require a traffic study with the application. Councilmember Fran Holmes arrived at 5:30 p.m. Director of Land Planning and Entitlement at Pulte Group, Paul Heuer showed slides and provided more information regarding the proposed application. He pointed out the goals of providing an attractive neighborhood, a sense of community and to be sensitive to the neighbors. They plan to individualize and stylize the townhomes, have plenty of guest parking and no long dead end streets, along with a common gathering place. He also noted they would like to have a storm water pond in the low area that is on City property. The square footage of the units will vary with options from 3-5 bedrooms, and there will be 2 and 3 car garages and an option for a rooftop terrace or a bonus room. He explained their plans for storm water reuse. Mayor Grant asked if they were proposing private roads. Mr. Heuer responded that the roads would be private with public utilities. Mayor Grant felt the pond on the east side should be moved back onto the property. He also wondered about the storm water reuse and asked for clarification of their plans. Associate at Alliant Engineering, Mark Rausch explained how they would grade the property to work efficiently. Councilmember Brenda Holden said the park dedication fee will still need to be paid. She questioned having a storm water pond on City property. She felt the only green space on the property was the fire pit area and it would be important to have more. Mr. Heuer stated they could put some playground equipment on the City land next door. Councilmember Fran Holmes felt there are too many buildings on the property. She wasn't concerned about the pond on City property.