Open space policy

A Twelve Bridges resident praised the city's direction on a new open space policy that would give developers options and incentives for connected green space within 300 feet of homes, and shared his backyard wildlife stories from Coyote Pond Park.

Urged the council to keep the 40 percent open space requirement in its current form, citing wildlife habitat, floodplain setbacks, and the need for developer-funded maintenance through CFDs or endowments.

Echoed the open space concerns, describing how wildlife disappeared near his Twelve Bridges home after nearby development and urging the council not to give up 'one single inch' of open land.

Shared historical perspective on how Del Webb developed open space and golf courses, noting that attractive open space created high lot premiums and community value.

Emphasized that open space calculations include passive recreation, drainage flows, and natural features rather than strict habitat alone, and cautioned against disrupting existing specific plans.

Explained how developers approach open space to minimize wetland mitigation costs and expressed support for flexible guidelines and scoring systems.