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Council reviews two Tower Drive housing concepts, schedules neighborhood outreach
Summary
Staff presented two design options for the Tower Drive property: a higher-density plan with a 45-unit apartment and 16 townhomes, and a lower-density option of duplexes plus eight townhomes. Councilors asked about design controls and access; staff will hold a neighborhood meeting July 31 and return in August.
Mike presented two site-concept options for the Tower Drive parcel and outlined a public information plan. He described Concept 1 as a higher-density option with "a 45 unit 3 story apartment on it as well as, 16 townhomes at the north end," and Concept 2 as a lower-density plan featuring duplexes (or twin homes) and eight townhomes.
Staff emphasized limiting access points onto Tower Drive to preserve safety on the collector street and said they would retain the community garden at the south end. The designs also show a pedestrian connection toward the Red Bud Trail neighborhood.
Mike said staff will solicit community feedback via a project website and online comment form, hold a neighborhood meeting at Zion Lutheran Church on July 31, and present boards at National Night Out. He said the team plans to return to council in August with compiled public feedback and recommendations.
Councilors asked whether the presented facades could be required; Mike said architectural requirements could be included in a request for bids. Members also discussed private drives and HOA maintenance responsibilities, with one alder warning that private streets can increase ownership costs and reduce affordability depending on HOA services.
Ending: Staff will gather public feedback at the July 31 neighborhood meeting and through the online outreach, then return to council for direction in August.
