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Rear alleys may be a component of the project. Alley designs have become more popular in the suburbs over the years as land prices increase and people desire more of a traditional neighborhood setting. Some reasons to include alleys include: ■ Smaller lot sizes designed to match the activities of the residents . Land becomes more affordable, making the housing purchase price more affordable � Garages and driveways not visible in the front yards, reducing the view of the parked car and recreation vehicle ■ More street appeal, increase the emphasis on the front door and porch ■ Residents interact in the front yard and on porches � Building entry may face a neighborhood green area For-sale townhomes are recommended for the south side of the site closer to the wetland and a small open space area. Single or multi-level townhomes would attract young professionals or empty nesters having no interest in yard maintenance. Such townhomes are considered an"affordable" purchase or rental alternative to single- family homes and can serve as a first-time home purchase option. The last component on the site includes a high-density condo project or apartment building placed just north of the e�sting JLT office complex. (This area could also be an expansion site for offic�.) A main component in this area is the connection made to and through the JLT site and to the Snelling frontage road. Sophisticated designs for condo, apartment or offrce uses are a more appropriate level of density near existing higher - density housing and business uses in part because their building mass can help reduce the noise and light impacts from business areas. The site will have views of the wetland area and have trail connections to the open space and the neighborhood. The Phase I land uses proposed include the following: * The I.49 acres is only counted once in the total land area. This is an area that could support one of the identifted uses (office, condos, senior rental or mult family 4 — Draft (7/12/Ol, amended 2/04/02)