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Commissioner Sullivan requested that two-car garages be utilized on homes, rather than three- car garages. Discussion ensued regarding parking requirements for second units and making the third-car garage an option. Chairperson Roberts noted that the second unit ordinance does not provide for second-story second units, as shown. Mr. Plucker advised that this could be provided through the PUD approval without a variance. Mr. Pierson provided an overview of the. architectural design of the homes on the 5,000-square- foot lots. He noted there are four plans ranging in size from 2,300-2,900 square feet. He stated that two of the plans have traditional garages in the front and two have detached garages. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed property line setbacks for the detached garages. David Dacys, William Hezmalhatch Architects, provided an overview of the architectural design of the homes on the 6,000-square-font lots. He noted there are four plans, with three elevations each, ranging in size from 2,890-3,550 square feet. He commented on the variety that is provided in the house plans. He stated that massing is in different locations on the homes and two of the plans have the opportunity for porches and two of the plans have courtyards. He provided an overview of the location of the garages, the location of the entry to the house, fencing, the varying sideyard setbacks, and the materials that will be utilized on the homes. Commissioner Maan questioned the garages on Plan 2 being prominent in respect to the rest of the home and the front entry location on Plan 4. Mr. Dacys noted that they have attempted to minimize the impact of the garages using various teelmiques. Commissioner Kameny requested that addresses for homes in the area similar to Plan 4 be provided to the Commission. Mr. Pierson provided an overview of the architectural design of the homes on the 12,000-square- foot lots. He noted there are four plans ranging in size from 3,800-5,200 square feet, with three elevations. He commented on the variety of garages and provided an overview of the setbacks. Discussion ensued regarding potential noise impacts of the set-hacked garages on the neighbors, as well as the safety of residents of homes with detached garages. Mark N~Tarene, architect, provided an overview of the architectural design of the high-density housing. He noted that the high-density housing is located around the village center complex. He commented on the materials, shutters, gables, and proposed colors that will be utilized in the high-density housing. In response to a question from Commissioner Maas regarding the installation of elevators, it was noted that there will be no elevators, but all of the ground-floor units will be ADA accessible. It was also agreed that all of the below-market-rate units would not be located on the third floor. The Commission requested that the theme be kept consistent throughout the project. Further, the Commission noted they approved of the style, preferred that wood be utilized on the project, preferred varying sizes in buildings, and that the colors of buildings complement each other. The PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 12, 2000 Page 11