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City Council Regular Meeting - 08/28/06 Minutes - Page 12 Mr. Moser asked that the City Council consider that this revised proposal had reduced density and assured that the design of the town homes would be too expensive to be considered as viable rental units, addressing those concerns expressed by the Planning Commission and neighborhood. Discussion among Councilmembers and the applicant included proposed price points for the single-family and town home units; ineligibility of any of the units for HRA funding; and the developer's desire to balance the priorities of the City and the School District, while addressing neighborhood concerns. Councilmember Maschka questioned why the developer didn't consider building all single-family, higher end homes with larger lot sizes; opining that large homes on large lots worked in Roseville and the pond could be an amenity. Mr. Moser noted the difficulty in compressing rear yards and storm water pond location on single-family lots; and the developer's need to attain a certain number of units to make the project financially viable. Mr. Zawadski concurred that the stormwater management on site was more amenable to a town home and association, rather than single-family sites; and concerns that larger homes would not be consistent with the modestly priced homes across Hamline Avenue. Councilmember Ihlan concurred with Councilmember Maschka's suggestion for larger homes as a viable compromise that would potentially work and make the neighborhood happier. Mr. Moser discussed the philosophical risks and economically feasible nature of larger, higher priced homes in this neighborhood, specific to the site itself; character of the neighborhood; and amenities of living in Roseville. Mr. Paschke advised that, ifthe proposal was for five town home units, there would be no need for a super majority vote for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.