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• • • Planning & Zoning Board April 12, 2006 Page 5 Staff recommended continuing this item to the next meeting in order to include engineering comments, a final plat and revisions to address architectural comments. Frank Janes, Hartford Group, applicant, stated that they had received the memo from staff with comments and suggestions from the review committee. He expressed that they could address some of the issues, but had concerns with some. He noted that they have been working with staff for a long time revising the plans to achieve a plan that works for the developer, staff and the city. He stated that they are attempting to accomplish a townhome with appealing architecture that works on the site. Mr. Janes addressed each comment in order of staff's letter. 1. The applicant felt they have met the required 15 foot setback from the Right -of -Way. He added that they may adjust these setbacks. 2. The applicant felt they have met the design standards for materials, adding that additional brick or stone is not high on their list. 3. Shawn Knoth, Hartford Group, described the details of the building sides, noting that they can address the issue of increasing the building depth. Mr. Janes noted that they could revise these plans before the next meeting in an attempt to enhance the side view, without affecting cost and marketability. 4. The applicant felt that in working with staff, they have met the guidelines and did not feel that bay windows were necessary. Their proposal included distinct detailed differentiations, but they added that they could perhaps add some bay windows. 5. The applicant stated that they believe the proposed variation of roof heights adds to the distinction of the units and is an enhancement. 6. The applicant explained that the color rendering submitted is a representation of the color scheme. They welcomed suggestions from the board, and showed true samples of color and materials. Mr. Pogalz commented that increasing the bumpout on the building does increase material cost, but pushing the end walls out is not increasing it that much. Mr. Knoth responded that an eight inch bumpout on the end wall could be attainable. Mr. Knoth stated that they have tried to accommodate staff's comments and thinks they are proposing a great product. Board members expressed concern for the lack of gutters, potentially causing accumulated water on the patios and moisture in windows. They felt that bay windows and extra stone would be nice features. DRAFT MINUTES