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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency May 9, 2012 Page 9 was not a market for townhomes but for single family homes, Mr. Johnston explained that the 40' by 120' lots would allow for larger backyards, He said that Pulte Homes envisions that these homes would cater to young families. Mr. Johnston said in order to develop single family homes on Tract G, the Planned Development needs to be changed from townhome to single family. He said that amendments need to be made to the overlay design guidelines because Pulte Homes doesn't feel it would work under the existing guidelines. Mr. Johnston stated that Pulte Homes reviewed the proposal prepared by the City but felt that the rear loading on the property would not work. He said they liked staff's design for the roadways and the flow through the property and Pulte Homes resubmitted a plan that mirrors the roadways in that proposal. Mr. Johnston felt that a rear loaded project would not work on Tract G. He said alleys with rear garages would eliminate the majority of the backyards on the 100' lots, it would reduce the size of the homes and the price point. He said that Pulte Homes feels it would make these homes less attractive for young families. Mr. Johnston stated that adding the alleys adds to the construction cost. He said they believe this development would continue to be a quality product that the City could be proud of. Mr. Johnston said that these properties would be part of a master homeowners' association. Mr. Johnston said that they don't feel making these changes would reduce the quality of the development and they believe what is being proposed would actually increase the quality over the townhomes. Mr. Johnston requested that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval to the City Commission for the change to the design guidelines and the amendment to the Planned Development. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. Johnston stated that the elevations that have been submitted to the Commission would be attached to the approval. He said there are four different home types with variation in size. A discussion ensued regarding the change to the information that was presented regarding the front elevation and garage locations for the adjacent properties being different. Mr. Hale was concerned that the same type of home would be placed next to one another. Mr. Daly said the concern is that a home could have a garage located on the same side due to the layout of homes. He agreed that the front elevation and garage door types would be different from an adjacent location.