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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 16, 2005 Page 14 1 2 Mr. Martenson provided the Commissioners with a copy of the proposed plan noting that the 3 structure would be designed with a hip roof that would give it more of a single-family look. He 4 provided the Commission with an overview of the proposed floor plan noting that they would 5 like to build two one-level units that would cater towards individuals who prefer the one-level 6 living. He stated that he works with the architect quite often noting that he is not set on a 7 specific idea at this point. 8 9 Chair Stromgren noted that the elevation on the first example shows a walkout arrangement and 10 asked for further clarification. 11 12 Mr. Martenson reviewed the elevations with the Commission noting that the sloped side of the 13 property would face east adding that they would have to install retaining walls on the north and 14 south end of the lot to provide a flat building surface. He stated that they could also build it with 15 a staggered look to make it appear more like a single-family home. He explained that the reason 16 they are trying to get it changed to an R-2 zoningwith the double-bungalow style is because it � � 17 would not make sense, at this point, to tear down the current structure and rebuild a single-family 18 home due to the large Xcel easement located on the property. 19 20 Commissioner Young asked if the front elevation would face to the east. Mr. Martenson stated 21 that the house would face to the west with the garage facing Chelmsford. He stated that the 22 driveway would come straight to the front and reviewed with the Commission. 23 24 Chair Stromgren stated that it would be very helpful if the Planning Commission could review a 25 clear set of development plans that would show how they would work the site including 26 excavation, elevation, slopes and .landsca in P landscaping. 27 28 Commissioner Jensen clarified that the R-2 zoning would take them through the permit process 29 whereas R-3 zoning would require a full site plan building process. 30 31 Ms. Moor - e Sykes confirmed stating that once the rezoning is changed and approved the applicant 32 would then go straight to the building permit process unless there is a variance. 33 34 Commissioner Jensen stated that it would be nice for the Planning Commission to get the real 35 opinion as to what the new width of the property would be if and when it is platted. He 36 acknowledged that with an R-2 zoning the re-plat might not be required but he would like to 37 know how the setbacks would be measured and from where. 38 39 8.2 Text Amendment Re: Egress Windows Permitted in the Sideyard Setback 40 41 Commissioner Jensen suggested adding, as Item B, verbiage that would deal with stoops that are 42 already covered, clean up some of the item verbiage to find a way that would allow Staff to make 43 some of the decisions and if they are not comfortable making the call then Staff could refer the 44 issue to the Planning Commission for review. He suggested capturing some of the changes that 45 are occurring in the market place.