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Member Traynor asked if a neighborhood meeting was held (yes, July 9th). Why does staff prefer loop road? (maintenance, connection of neighborhood, less impervious pavement than cul-de-sac, more room for ponding and open space) Thomas Paschke noted the base zoning is proposed R-2. If R-1 zoned, 15-19 lots could be created. In a PUD proposal, the City has more design control. Twelve structures would be included instead of 15-19 single family homes. Member Peper asked if the trees in the center of the site must be removed and replaced (yes). Peripheral trees will be preserved. Member Peper asked if, in the southeast corner, the trees would be retained (yes). Member Mulder asked if the pond would be fenced. (No, the City does not require fence). There will be at least four feet of depth in the pond. Pond fencing is not encouraged because of safety and liability reasons. Member Mulder asked what could be done without a PUD. Thomas Paschke explained that up to 4.0 units per acre could be built. In the R-1 zone, 85'x11 0' lots would allow for 15-19 single family homes. There is no requirement for mass of structures except for impervious surface of 30%. Member Mulder asked if in a PUD owners/developers are constrained from making changes (yes, by a Planned Unit Development Agreement) without additional hearings and approvals. There also will be a Homeowners' Association in which the by-laws are generally strict. Gordy Howe and Gary Peters of Masterpiece Homes explained that at the July 9th neighborhood meeting drainage was a major concern. A culvert runs north along the west property line from County Road "B" to the northwest. Mr. Howe explained the drainage plan and catch basins. The builders will have a 35-foot setback from the east and west sides and a 40-foot from the north side. Mr. Derrick Passe, Engineer, explained the drainage from the golf course, creating erosion within the ditch along the west side and put into pipes to drain to the pond and storm sewer. An overflow swale is also proposed. Rock covered drainage basins will be installed along the east side. Member Bakeman asked if the golf course water will go into the pipe and storm line while the site drainage will go into the pond.(Yes). Gordy Howe explained the building design and staggering of units. Elevation of the units was explained. There will be Excel lantern-type street lights. Member Mulder asked the elevation (height) from foundation to top of roof (23 feet). There would be a 29 foot setback between buildings. The units will cost between $500,000 - $600,000. The units will have 1,856 square feet on the first floor. Traffic from single family units (19) would be higher than from townhomes for empty nesters. As trees are taken down, they will be replaced inch-for-inch. Member Traynor asked how current residents will be impacted with these drainage plans. Mr. Passe explained that the new development will address all current drainage problems. Flow from the site will be underground. Gretchen Coons, 2292 W. Laurie Rd., expressed concern about height of property running by the site from the south. No drainage has been proposed on this end of development. The houses will look into the lower houses on Laurie Road. Water from Hebert property has now washed out path on Coons property. Will there be drinking water pressure issues? Can these homes have more design diversity? Mr. Passe and Mr. Howe explained drainage and elevation. The trees will be retained along the entire northwest corner. Drainage will be reduced in north area; storm sewers can also be extended. A swale could be constructed to allow drainage to run to the pond. The storm sewer pipe to the west should improve drainage. Member Mulder asked for details on water pressures. Deb Bloom noted a final review with a looped design will be required. Member Mulder asked if privacy plantings will be placed on east and west, preserved along north property line and trees planted on the north side.