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Preliminary Planned Residential Development <br />Planning Commission Report; 5-21-19 <br /> <br /> <br />Page 9 <br />(cont.) <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />One of the original primary drivers of sales for rowhomes is that it expands the range of consumers <br />who can afford home ownership. In “version 1.0”, this was typically accomplished by having identical <br />floor plans and many exterior units being identical in appearance. A common theme was that some <br />or most of the units within a building would have the same exterior elevation. Another common <br />theme was to have the same color scheme or two alternating color schemes for all individual units. <br />With Pulte’s version 2.0, our goal is to maintain some level of price attainability, but to improve on <br />the historical rowhome architectural themes. Our overall approach is to “individualize and stylize” <br />each unit. The result is individual units which differ in architecture from all other units within the <br />same building and which vary in color scheme from most homes within the neighborhood. This is a <br />significant advancement in the approach to rowhome architecture. The result is that each unit will <br />appear unique and distinct. See attached photos and elevations of Elevation A. <br />Due to the size of this neighborhood, we wish to provide additional architectural variety. Therefore, <br />we are introducing an upgraded Elevation B that includes additional architectural treatments such <br />as: <br />a) Cultured stone <br />b) Bump outs <br />c) Dormers <br />d) Pediments, and <br />e) Different siding patterns/materials. <br />See attached photos and elevations of Elevation B. <br />We will be interspersing Elevations A and B throughout the neighborhood. The combination of <br />varying the building orientation, elevation, and color schemes will result in an attractive and <br />thoughtfully planned neighborhood. <br />It is worth noting that our approach to “individualized and stylized” rowhome units extends to the <br />interior as well. Buyers can choose from a range of options that are not typically seen in version 1.0 <br />floor plans: <br />a) 3 bedrooms with options for a 4th <br />b) 2 car garages with an option for a 3rd tandem stall <br />c) Two owner suites in lieu of one owner suite and two smaller bedrooms <br />d) 1st floor flex room and additional bathroom <br />We believe that floor plan versatility and individualization at the scale offered with this design is <br />unmatched in the Twin Cities market. <br /> <br />