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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 16, 2006 Page 4 1 Mr. Pratt also showed a rendering illustrating the roof lines and pillars. These types of designs 2 will fit in nicely with the area. This is new and a fresh design. He said as they have built 3 condominiums, they have heard from buyers that would like to have direct access to the home 4 from the garage and their own front yard area, which would be a common area. A townhome in 5 the past had separate garages and a walk up to the main floor, and many times up another flight 6 of stairs to the bedrooms. As our markets evolve and residents grow older,they are getting more 7 requests for one-level housing. 8 9 He explained what the townhomes will look like inside. The front door will be on the pedestrian 10 level. He showed where the entrance is from the garage, which is through a mud room. In the 11 kitchen, there will be a direct access to patio space. The master suite will have direct access to 12 the master bath. A smaller home is 1171 square feet. There is a master bedroom with its own 13 bath area. It would have an outdoor court. 14 15 Mr. Pratt further explained the "C"floor plan. The price range is project to be from 250,000 to 16 330,000 dependent on the desires of the buyer. They are designed to be a lateral move from what 17 people are in now, who want to move to maintenance-free living. 18 19 Mr. Pratt pointed out the buildings have been placed on the plan with sufficient room for access 20 for cars. This is a townhome product that has evolved. 21 22 Acting Chair Hanson asked if Don's carwash area will be Phase 3. Mr. Pratt stated the area they 23 visited was actually Ed's carwash. Don's carwash is owned by Pratt homes. They closed on 24 Don's carwash last year and recently closed on Firestone Tires and have owned the vacant lots 25 for about two years. All the plans for Phase I, II, and III are now developed. 26 27 Commissioner Jensen asked how Mr. Pratt rates the setbacks. Mr. Pratt indicated he believes 28 they all conform to next Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Pratt reminded the Commission that 29 these are urban homes designed to be closer to the street. 30 31 Acting Chair Hanson asked if the bedrooms close to 39h will be a problem with potential buyers 32 regarding the street noise and lights. Mr. Pratt said this is a choice, and the urban context in 33 being close and walking to shopping is a tradeoff. More people want to be close to the action. 34 35 Mr. Pratt offered a final thought that there is enough setback for a front yard and a boulevard. 36 37 Commissioner Galyon asked if the number of units is the same as originally planned. Mr. Pratt 38 answered it is. He noted they do meet all the PUD requirements. He added that the number of 39 units is the same, but they are all one-level and the square footage is different. 40 41 Informational; no action required at this time. 42 43 7.2 Building Fasteners—Variance Request for Parking Expansion 44 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that Staff was contacted by Loren O'Brien, CEO for Building Fasteners, 45 about the process to apply for a parking variance. They are considering renovation plans for their