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Planning Commission January 14, 2016 Page 5 Juba stated that the Commission had some concerns with the originally approved PUD General Plan. She stated that there were comments that the two separate buildings seemed large and more architectural design was needed to break those buildings up. The Council had similar concerns, which is where the resolutions were drafted and approved. Commissioner McRoberts asked for clarification. He asked if the Planning Commission originally thought the two proposed buildings on the PUD General Plan were too long and now they are reviewing an even longer building. Juba stated that was correct. Lentsch asked the Commission why he was originally approved for that number of units if they cannot fit on the site. He stated that there was a huge financial investment into this site and he now doesn't know what to do. Bear stated that the best the Commission can do at this time is provide feedback to the applicant. He stated that the Commission is in a difficult position because the applicant is saying he presented a plan originally that cannot be built. He showed buildings with units within them that are not reflective of reality and the plans that were originally proposed weren't real. Bear also stated that the applicant has presented the Commission with plans that have a piece of property built on that they do not own. He recommended that the Planning Commission provide feedback from the presented plans the best they can. Commissioner McRoberts stated that none of the Commissioners seem enthusiastic about the long building. He said that even with the architectural components, the building seems very busy and he would like to see cleaner and shorter lines. Commissioner Knauss stated that she was disappointed to learn that the applicant submitted inaccurate information. Lentsch stated that was not true and if the Commission wants, they can build the two separate buildings, but would need to have four stories with a flat roof. He did say that this makes planning the amenities more difficult and expensive as they would most likely need to be in both buildings. Commissioner Knauss stated that it was Lentsch, himself, who said that the buildings in the previous approval weren't to scale. She said that the Commission had reviewed, commented, and made recommendations on such plans and to now learn that the buildings weren't to scale puts doubt in the Commissions mind that the currently proposed plans are accurate. She stated that her overall comments are that she doesn't like the long building and thinks it should look more like the originally approved plans. She stated if that plan wasn't feasible that the applicant should have looked into that plan more before purchasing the property or seeking approval. Lentsch stated that he originally didn't want to put an apartment design or density on the remaining parcel, but that the City required him to do so because they wanted the density and apartments in the future. Commissioner McRoberts asked how many units were available in the City of Hugo and if 170 units was even feasible and could be filled within the City. Bear stated that may be a question for the applicant if they've done a market study.