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CHRIS ELLIOTT Medema Homes IN FAVOR OF THE ANNEXATION 6/21/83 Page -7- Director of Community Development Rupp advised that the site was just west of the Centennial Valley I and Dutch Creek area, is approximately 92 acres, zoned Residential Low density, water and sewer facilities are in close proximity to the parcel, in accordance with the comp plan, lies within the urban services area and is suitable for residential development. Both staff and Planning Commission recommended ap- proval. Representing Medema Homes, gave background information on the Dutch Creek Subdivision constructed during the past year, and reasons why the proposal was being made for the Warem- bourg adjacent to this subdivision to intro- duce their Celebration, Signature, and Dis- covery series townhomes. Mr. Elliott advised there would be a significant amount of water rights that the City would acquire with the annexation. A slide presentation was shown of the preliminary plat of the proposed development of the property. Reviewing the plan with staff an attempt was made to solve some of the concerns expressed - to maintain the natural features of the site and preserve all the trees, as well as connect the trail systems and open space and park areas. Street improvements would be completed to Jackson Ave. and establishing grades, etc. on Cherry St. Slides were shown of the townhouse units, each unit would have its own private yard and a clubhouse facility will be provided. These residents would also have access to the park. Staff recommended that the development be limited to 430 units and Medema Homes was will- ing to commit to that number as well as the plan verifying that commitment. Parking would be in front of the units - there are 15 different building types consisting of 4 different exterior elevations. All buildings will have brick fronts with wooden windows. and skylights are available on all the units. The Celebration series were a step above the Cameo series in the Dutch Creek subdivision, consisting of 3 bedroom ranches, 3 bedroom two-storys, tri- levels and a bi-level plan. Mayor Meier continued the public hearing and inquired if there was anyone in favor of the annexation.