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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,March 3, 2014 Page 12 Councilmember Willmus asked Mr. Darger to provide a full copy of his presenta- tion to staff for dissemination. Mayor Roe thanked Mr. Darger for his assistance throughout this process and to- night's presentation. Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC) — 501c(3) nonprofit corporation; 15 South Fifth Street, Suite 710; Minneapolis,MN Chair Maschka introduced Bill Buelow, Director of Construction and Ms. Eden Spencer, Project Manager, both part of the development team with GMHC for the Dale Street Fire Station Redevelopment Project. Mr. Buelow provided an update to the City Council and public of the revised con- cept plan and process to-date for three level townhomes closer to the street with an alleyway and parking in the rear, of approximate 2,200 square feet and includ- ing 2 to 4 bedrooms per unit. Behind those units, Mr. Buelow noted there were ten single-family homes planned with a different approach with alleys in the rear versus the street front; and a common green space/courtyard in the front. Mr. Buelow opined that this provided a unique, exciting and fun way to approach housing in a more dense environment. Mr. Buelow noted that these single-family units were proposed as two-story with a two-car attached garage, three bedroom— including master bedroom - with a finished basement, and private patio side yard area, all open to the front yard/courtyard area as well, with two-car attached gar- ages entered from the rear alley. On Cope Avenue, Mr. Buelow noted single- level townhomes were planned, with one single-level, single family home on the far west end. Mr. Buelow noted that by providing a variety of units, varying in- terests could be accommodated and address housing needs for people at different stages of their lives. In reviewing the aerials, further revised from those included in the packet materi- als, Mr. Buelow noted that two single-family homes had been removed reducing the density from twelve to ten homes. In showing elevations of the proposed units, Mr. Buelow noted their looks,both front and back, inclusion of private out- door space, with the larger, three level townhomes along Dale Street having a more urban feel; and single family front yards having a common courtyard, with private patios and side yard areas as well. Mr. Buelow displayed sample floor plans for all three types of units; and apolo- gized for the differing presentations, explaining that at this concept stage and as planning was underway, and in response to neighbors and City Planners, the units and project layout continued to evolve daily. As part of those neighborhood con- cerns, Mr. Buelow addressed parking, with revisions to provide each unit with a two-car garage and two car pads in front of the units.