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residences, needed infrastructure, and extension of the Creekside trail. As part of Phase I, a 45 <br /> foot net would be established to catch errant golf balls. The net was designed by a golf ball <br /> trajectory consultant. The architecture would be traditional to complement existing projects in the <br /> area, including craftsman-style influenced homes. Development standards, including those in <br /> surrounding areas, were described. Height of projects in this area were discussed and that a <br /> Planned Use Development effective height is calculated differently. It is measured from the lowest <br /> grade to the peak of the roof. A maximum of 45% of Floor Area ratio is allowed in this <br /> development. This project is very well designed so a maximum of 45% Floor Area ratio would be <br /> acceptable for this project; however the Planning Commission reduced the Floor Area ratio for the <br /> majority of the units. <br /> A visual simulation of the proposed golf ball net was displayed. The actual net will be minimally <br /> visible. The Planning Commission's discussion was reviewed and they ultimately imposed further <br /> restrictions on the Floor Area ratios initially proposed. They also added a condition between <br /> Ponderosa and the residents to the east and requested specific housing types. Staff stated that <br /> project is consistent with the existing General Plan, it looks and feels like surrounding <br /> developments, a portion of the property would be protected as a community amenity, the golf ball <br /> net would be the least visually impactful option, and the Development Agreement of twenty years <br /> is acceptable in light of the driving range terms. <br /> Mayor Thorne inquired about the driving range and the staff responded that the current financial <br /> arrangement for the driving range lease does not work. A new vendor may come in or they will <br /> look to reprogram the property to another use. <br /> Mayor Thorne requested information regarding the growth management allowance. Staff stated <br /> that 225 growth management allocations be allocated each year, based on REHNA. To date, a <br /> total of 59 growth management allocations have been issued. If the two projects described tonight <br /> are approved, the City will have expended additional growth management allocations. <br /> Councilmember Narum inquired whether the HOA is responsible for maintaining the net. Staff <br /> confirmed that a multi-party agreement is in place for maintaining the net. It is included in one of <br /> the conditions of approval. Councilmember Narum confirmed the Floor Area ratios for the <br /> proposed lots as the owners may or may not be able to add to their homes. Staff confirmed that <br /> this is covered in the conditions of approval so that homeowners are aware of the potential <br /> restrictions. <br /> Councilmember Brown confirmed growth management agreement allocations would be issued at <br /> approval for all of the houses and they could be used when the future phases are built. Staff noted <br /> that typically when projects come through, the growth management allocations are done at time of <br /> approval. <br /> Councilmember Brown referred to a public speaker at the Planning Commission level who spoke <br /> about street lights. Staff stated that the headlights will be blocked primarily by the existing <br /> vegetation. There will be more traffic traveling down the road and some headlight spillover; <br /> however, when combined with the design and existing habitat, the headlight glare should be <br /> mitigated. <br /> Councilmember Brown suggested moving a tree near Melinda which would help to block <br /> headlights. This can be added to the conditions. There is street parking for this project which <br /> would be on both sides of the street on the surrounding streets, excepting Lynn, due to the <br /> narrowness of that street. <br /> City Council Minutes Page 8 of 10 April 19,2016 <br />