J.A. Development and engineer Bayer Becker submitted the plans to the city’s planning commission, which approved the zoning change and plan sending it to a public hearing and council approval.
The project, Maple Ridge, calls for single-family attached residences with three distinct elevations, along with two pocket parks and 20% green space, according to staff reports and Adam Cristo, of J.A. Development.
Developers said the development is a “good buffer” between neighboring commercial area and an apartment complex.
The 12 townhouses facing Towne Boulevard will have garages in the back, so that the view of people driving or walking will be porches and the building facades, according to the developers.
Price point for the residences is estimated at $310,000 to $400,000, according to the plans submitted.
Councilman Paul Horn asked about a plan for an HOA to manage the community and asked about requirements for the residences to remain owner occupied.
“We are trying to get out of the business of renters, since we have plenty of them,” Horn said, noting a nearby large apartment complex. ”We want people to come live here and own here.”
Cristo said an HOA will be in place and the residences will be offered for sale individually. If the owner chooses to rent for part of the year, the same HOA standards would be in place.
Mayor Elizabeth Slamka said she “appreciates” the development, but there may be more opportunity for noise reduction and more trees.
No one spoke for or against the project during the public hearing.
The proposed plan, perhaps with some changes, will be back before council in the form of a resolution in the future.
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