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1 , ; a � 4y g 4� �r� II 1= I� I�I L� L�a 1- I :� L{� �r� ,� �� ., , t 7 ., : �� _ ��I ., , �, � ? �} ;i:� �] ;� ;; �•1 ,{ �� ;? 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 there was a crossing between Elmer and McCarrons (No). Will the traffic enter Rice Street; will it cause traffic concerns? She asked if the parking could be more complete. Density is too high. Kirsten Enjelbrec��er, Elmer and Marion Streets, said her lot is one-third acre. She is concerned about style and density of the townhomes. The stucco homes across the street should be repeated in the �avvnhanleS. There is no space for landscaping. She was concerned about drainage and ponding along Elmer Street. Member Traynor asked for details of the style of units and how it could replicate some neighborhood design details. Thomas Paschke explained that minor design upgrades could be done but will be difficult to replicate the 1950s single family homes. The proposed exterior is lap siding of concrete planking. Chair Mulder said the drawing does not display the setback variation that could help Greg Peterson, 222 No. McCarrons Blvd., expressed concern with parking spaces for visitors especially on weekends when the armory and Church are in use. Chair Mulder said parking requirements on-site must be adhered to. Mr. Peterson asked where the park dedications might be located. Tom Tschida, 2057 Woodbridge, asked about city sewer capacity and water pressure and if it will remain adequate for the entire neighborhood. At B-2 and Western there is poor water pressure. Deb Bloom explained the verification for water pressure for sprinklered units and sewer capacity. Resident at William and Elmer expressed concern regarding parking and traffic (fast) along Elmer. Will guests be parking on the street. Currently there is a car at the comer of Elmer at Rice. Brian Larson, 182 West Skillman, asked for a definition of a Planned Unit Development. Thomas Paschke explained that density is a land use description while a PUD is a zoning district which allows greater flexibility on redevelopment sites. Brian asked if the drainage (through an easement to the west) would reduce the land area or be placed in a pipe underground. Guptil explained that the site will only be used for overflow water. Brian asked about RV parking (None will be allowed). Kirsten Anglebrit said the Armory parking has been expanded near the pond. She expressed concern with flooding along Elmer from additional hard surface; also expressed concern about density and value of homes in the neighborhood. Deb Bloom explained that water must be retained on the site to reduce flooding. Currently the wetland has no outlet, but is protected by the Watershed. Bob Fossurn, Capitol Region Watershed District, expressed concern for water quality and Page 8