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. PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 10, 1989 PAGE 3 Chairman Thomas read a letter from J.O.T. Couch, Jr, President of the National Land Development Company, introducing Ms. Wholey of the Hettig Companies and their consulting architect Mr. Stogsdill and explaining that Developers Diversified had obtained a judgement and settlement of their dispute with the city regarding the land being discussed. He further explained that their company will be purchasing the multi-family portion of the property and gave a brief descrpiton of their company. Mr. Thomas clarified that the EPA ruling would also pertain to this devel- opment. Mr. Stogsdill stated that they are proposing a 260 unit apartment project on approximately 17.5 acres, located at the intersection of Great Northern Boulevard and Butternut Ridge Road; some of the one bedroom apartments will have sun porches, and some of the two bedroom units are two story units. The entrance area on Great Northern Boulevard and Butternut Ridge Road has two lakes with water features,a covered bridge, swimning pool and club house with jacuzzi and excercise room. The two story brick and wood sided buildings will contain 20 to 24 units each with atrium entrances servicing 8 units; each unit has a balcony or patio; building will be 35 feet high with a 50 foot buffer around the southern boimdary line (adjacent to residential property); 424'.parking spaces will be provided (garage will be the same siding as the building, approximately half of them will have garage doors); and a masonary enclosure will conceal a trash compactor. The buildings wi1T be in a park like setting with paths throughout the complex with plant;ing areas around the buildings, and a steeple as an identification feature. They advised that they would like to start building in April and estimate it would take 12 to 14 months to complete, apartments will be pre-leased, and the Hettig Company will manage them after completiona Mr. Thomas questioned if the lakes were to be used for ice skating. Mr. Stogsdill responded that they had not considered that use, but originally they had plannedto use one of the lakes as open retention, but have been advised r.etention is required to be underground., This issue must be resolved by the Engineering Department. There will be security gates and locks on the building, but there will be no security personel on the property: Mr. Stogsdill read the court order. and Building Commissioner advised that it would appear that this proposal would conform to that order, but that the two towers (steeple and ccvered bridge) would exceed the 35 foot height limitation that is stipulated by code. He stated that it is his understanding that any variance which might have to be granted would have to be in the best interest•of both parties and would have to be approved by both Planning Commission and Council before they could even apply for a variance. It was pointed out that the court order stipulates that there were to be no structures on the corner parcel. Mr. Gorris would like to see a drawing of exactly what would be seen from Butternut Ridge Road considering that this property drops down, and speculated that perhaps only the roofs would.be visible. The developers will present this later. In reference to the lighting, there will be ornamental, 14 feet high street lights, a low light in the steeple, and a spot light to light the sign. Mr. Thomas cautioned the developers that since this project is in the historical district and will be a dramatic change from what is there noGZ-, the Commission has many concerns and must look into this at depth. The developers responded that they attempt to stay in keeping with the architecture in the area, that they have been in business for about 10 years and.have built in many areas of the country. They are planning to attract the younger, professional