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Planning Commission Minutes — February 9, 2006 Page 5 only. Michael Nightengale, a representative of Cross Country Properties, said he would be happy to work with the neighboring property owners on the landscape plan. Gannon explained that the water storage pond was solely on the project site, and there would be no impact on the neighboring properties. The Commission and applicant discussed the different samples displayed before them, and how the development complied with the multi -family guidelines. Gannon explained that the shakes were of a different higher quality material than the siding, and he understood the guidelines required at least 25% of the exterior be of an alternate material. Hoffbeck asked what it would do to their budget to increase the amount of stone or brick. The applicant said a wrap-around stone would increase the cost approximately 5%. Hoffbeck pointed out that the guidelines do not specifically say stone or brick must be used, and a craftsman style does not necessarily have brick. Rosenquist asked if the garages could be placed on the lots to be less intrusive. Gannon said they homes were situated pretty tight on the lots, and they planned to have gables over the garages. They would put windows on the end units. Schumann asked about a harsher texture on the shake. The applicant showed a sample of hand -split vinyl and asked if they could work with staff on the color scheme. Weidt said it would be a nicer contrast. Rosenquist agreed that the harsher vinyl would look nicer from the street. Weidt liked the design of the buildings, preferred the hand -split shakes with contrasting colors, and said pre -finished garage doors would be preferable to painted. Kleissler said the changes agreed upon were positive changes. McRoberts recommended the developer work with the adjacent landowners on the landscaping. He said they had enough architectural articulation on the building elevations, but they also needed it on the contrast in color. Bailly agreed with the others and liked the hand -split shake vinyl. The applicants indicated they would be happy reconsider the exterior materials but noted it would be a busier look and could be more difficult to blend. There was a limit to the colors/types of vinyl. McRoberts made motion, Rosenquist seconded, to recommend approval of the application with the conditions there be two car garages, windows on the upper levels, and the applicant work with staff on exterior colors and work with the neighbors on landscaping.