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Page 1 of 1 <br /> . � <br /> �,,._� <br /> . Mike Gaffron <br /> , <br /> From: Ron Moorse <br /> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 1:29 PM <br /> To: 'Barb Peterson'; Lili Tod McMilian; 'Jim Murphy'; Jim White; 'bob sansevere' <br /> Cc: Mike Gaffron <br /> Subject: Bohland Development Sketch Plan Review and Rural Oasis Goals <br /> The Council agenda for Monday includes a sketch plan review of the development pi•oposal for six lots <br /> on 16 acres (14 acres diy) at 3500 Watertown Road. The main element of the sketch plan review is the <br /> concept of a PRD, tlu•ough which the lots would be clustered on one portion of the property to enable <br /> the preservation of a significant rural view. While a key to the sketch plan review is the Cotu�cil's <br /> general r•eaction to the PRD/clustering concept, another key is the Council's expectations regarding the <br /> development proposal meeting rural oasis/conservation design goals. If the Council indicates to the <br /> developer that it is willing to consider a PRD, it is important that the council also be clear about its <br /> expectations regarding the rural oasis goals. Some key items for the council to coi�sider in relation to its <br /> expectations regarding the rural oasis goals are as follows: <br /> --Preserve the long view across the property <br /> --Height of homes vs, height of existing trees (i.e. rooftops cannot be visible above tlle existing <br /> trees) <br /> --This may require iruiovative lot layout and home design <br /> --Maximize tree preservation, both short term and long term <br /> _ --Minimize grading <br /> --Design the development to fit the land, rather than vice-versa. <br /> --preserve and enhance the cuirent natural drainage pattern <br /> --Minimize impact on neighbaring properties <br /> --Provide substantial vegetative screening where the clustered homes would be adjacent to existing <br /> homes <br /> 10/21/2005 <br />