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• CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1999 5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Love called the Special Meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Love; Councilmembers Garfunkel, Lizee and Zerby; City Administrator
Hurm; City Engineer Brown, Planning Director Nielsen; and City Attorney Keane
and George Hoff
Absent: Councilmember Stover
Presenters: Bill Gleason and John Gleason, on behalf of Eagle Crest
B . Review Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda as presented.
2. PRESENTATION OF CONCEPT PLAN - EAGLE CREST
• Eagle Crest representatives indicated that they wanted to have an opportunity to present their
project to the new Mayor and members of the City Council. They stated that the original proposal
was for 80 units, but that is now down to 60 to 62 because of a wetland delineation. The wetland
area was larger than was anticipated. They further explained their homes are typically one level,
four unit buildings, with one exception in this plan which includes one twin home. The units are
usually approximately 1,400 square feet.
Bill Gleason explained their plan is considered step down housing, the type that seniors are
looking to purchase in their retirement years. All buildings are handicapped accessible, and there
are no steps. That is part of the reason the buildings spread out so much. Gleason reviewed for
the Council the amenities that are included within each unit. He noted that previous surveys had
indicated most dwellers of these types of units have only one car, but residents still wanted the two
car garage to store other items.
Gleason noted their traffic studies have indicated less travel with this type of unit than with a
typical single family development. He noted that their clients also do not typically travel during
rush hour, and there is less impact on traffic in the area overall.
Gleason reminded the Council that things can change from the Concept Plan design and they are
willing to consider any suggestions. He noted that if density is further lowered, the cost to clients
would have to increase. The type of person looking to buy one of these units is not out looking for
expensive housing. Density is what makes these projects happen. He noted under the current
zoning, they could have asked for up to 104 units.
Mayor Love asked the presenters to explain the types of exterior products used on the units.
• Gleason noted the various products used on the units, and the type of landscaping for each unit.
He noted they try to minimize the maintenance.
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• Nielsen reviewed parking issues, noting the streets are very narrow and on -street parking could
create problems.
Gleason stated that normally all their streets are private where on -street parking is not allowed.
Guests are usually encouraged to park in the drive or make arrangements with a neighbor to use
their drive. There is also a public street going through the development which could provide for
additional parking needs. He reiterated their clients typically do not generate much additional
traffic. The current proposal is for a 24' street.
Councilmember Garfunkel asked about the estimated cost per unit.
Gleason replied the range will be between $125,000 and $135,000, depending upon location. The
original proposal would have been for $120,000, with more units. Affordable is the key issue with
this type of housing. The association fee will be approximately $89.00 per month, which does
include snow plowing of the streets and walks.
Mayor Love expressed his concern about the proposed lighting and the additional illumination
created.
Gleason replied there are no street lights in the City, so security lights will be installed at the front
of each garage. The lights will illuminate automatically in the evening. If this becomes an issue,
they can discuss other options. He noted the Gideons Cove development has similar lighting to
what is being proposed.
Shirley Wagner, 25720 Highway 7, stated the project sounded real good to her.
SRoy Swensen, 24745 Amlee Road, expressed his desire to downsize their current home and his
favor of the project.
Mayor Love thanked the Gleason for their presentation and the opportune to ask questions.
3. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Love adjourned the Executive Session meeting �t 5:3
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JA ES C. HURM, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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