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Developer unveils Encore renderings, council questions density and public benefits
Summary
Sunflower Development presented renderings for Encore (expanded Phase 2 of The Lanes), showing a mixed‑use project with structured parking and rooftop amenities; council pressed the developer on achievable unit counts, parking constraints, zoning and the role of incentives and noted staff’s interest in 20% attainable units and LEED Silver goals.
Sunflower Development (Meg Floodman) presented updated renderings and a project overview for Encore, an expanded redevelopment that follows Phase 1 (The Lanes). Floodman said the acquisition of an adjacent former Wendy’s site enabled a block‑by‑block vision with a public parking garage whose first level would include city parking and a transit‑adjacent configuration. She emphasized design elements meant to support retail activation and pedestrian traffic and said the developer hopes to deliver high‑quality interior finishes, rooftop amenities, and community‑oriented ground‑floor spaces.
Council members and staff questioned whether the project could achieve higher density without city assistance, whether the city’s zoning and parking requirements presented a ceiling on unit counts, and how incentives would be tied to public benefits. Laura Smith and Floodman discussed possible commitments including 20% of units as attainable housing at 60% AMI and pursuing LEED Silver certification. The committee directed staff to present pro formas, the proposed redevelopment agreement language, and a taxing jurisdiction impact analysis at the May 20 public hearing.
