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• • • Planning & Zoning Board April 12, 2006 Page 6 Mr. Knoth replied they are not proposing gutters as the lowest windows are eight inches off the ground. He added that with the location of roof overhangs and the amount of landscaping, the significant amount of runoff will be in landscaped areas. Mr. Tralle commented that he likes the differentiation of lines on the proposed roofs. Mr. Knoth explained that there are two combinations of the building designs. They will be placed so that no facade will be exactly the same as the one exactly opposite across the street. He described that they will have the same architectural styles, but in a different combination of units and colors. Mr. Janes noted that they will mix up colors to the greatest extent possible. Mr. Knoth added that the colors will stay within a five color palette. Mr. Tralle was pleased that the development will look like a neighborhood. He liked the use of color change. He agreed with bumping out sidewalls and windows. He was concerned about gutters. He complimented the applicant on making great strides. Mr. Knoth described that the door surrounds and stoops will be made of precast stone. Mr. Laden suggested that the building differentiation might be stronger if the pitch was the same but the roof height was varied. He agreed with the recommendation for bay windows, pointing out that the guidelines specifically call for a porch, bay window or balcony. He suggested the bays be boxed out as part of the building front only, so the front facade has depth. As for the side gable, he would rather see a bay than a gable. He suggested if there is a bay on the front, maybe one should be on the side as well. Mr. Pogalz questioned what type of concrete would be used on the patios and sidewalks. Mr. Janes replied that they can clarify that at the next meeting. Mr. Janes assured the board that they will consider the comments made and incorporate what they can from their perspective, and bring them to the next meeting. Mr. Rafferty asked if they have done a similar project anywhere else. Mr. Janes replied no they had not. The applicant asked the board for comments on the colors, noting they are willing to work with staff on specific colors. The board agreed that they liked the selected color scheme and appreciated seeing the samples, concluding that the applicants did a good job. Mr. Pogalz asked the applicant if there has been much public interest in the project so far. Mr. Janes remarked that they have received some interest. Mr. Pogalz asked for an approximate price point for the townhomes. Mr. Janes replied these will not be entry level first -time homebuyer units. Mr. Pogalz asked if Hartford will be doing the construction. Mr. Janes replied that they received bids from a number of contractors and will be making a decision in the next 30- DRAFT MINUTES