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Pl anni ng & Zo ni n g B o ar d A p r il 14 , 200 4 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES association. He stated he was confused about the ordinance re garding the exterior material. He asked for guidance regarding this . He stated it was not conducive to put brick everywhere because of the elevations. He noted he would be in agreement to putting more brick on the front entryways, if th ey wanted. He stated he would like to sit down with staff to discuss these things before it came to Council. Mr. Hyden replied he did not have a problem with the development itself, but he wanted more “character” to the buildings. Mr. Schmidt replied he intended to make each building different than the other ones. He stated his struggle was putting the brick on the sides and back without maki ng the whole building brick. Mr. Tralle arrived at 7:55 p.m. Mr. Smyser suggested Mr. Schmidt look at the ordinance and show st aff what they could do with the materials and colors, but staff needed to see everything in writing. Mr. Root stated the landscape buffer was im portant and he wanted to see a lot of coverage. He suggested more black hill spruce be placed in the center of the half circle so it would block all of the headlights. Mr. Schmidt replied he did not have any issues with adding additional landscaping and trees. Vice Chair Rafferty asked him to have colors that were not the usual. He stated the density he was not in favor of, but he appreciated the efforts he has made. Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to recommend closing the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. and was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Root stated he believed there was a lot of density in this area and asked if the buildings could be shifted around. Mr. Schmid t replied they already had 20 feet between the garages, when the ordinance required 10 f eet, so they had much more space than what was required by City ordinance. He stated he had heard the comments the last time and he had removed two units and he believed th is was a good use for the property with the additional screening they requested. Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to recomme nd Rezoning from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-3 Medium Density Residential, approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a residential Planned Unit Development, and approval of the development stage plan/preliminary plat with the conditions as noted in staff’s April 14, 2004 report with the addition of condition 11 for adding the additi onal trees and was supported by Mr. Pogalz. Motion carried 4-1 (Vice Chair Rafferty). B. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING for a Co mprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Preliminary Plat/PUD for Oakwood View, 125 Ash Street (Rice Creek Covenant Church) Vice Chair Rafferty opened th e pubic hearing at 8:20 p.m.