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Commissioner Pearce asked staff what kind of timeframe they were looking at. Mr. Dolan replied that it would depend on the exhibits the Commission requests as well as the applicant’s timeline and ability to prepare the exhibits. Commissioner Blank stated that he would like to see viewscapes to help the Commission see what the homes would look like from the various vantage points, including vegetation, greenery, perspective, elevation, and adjacent developments. Mr. Dolan stated that it would be very helpful for staff to understand precisely what it is about the project that the Commission feels merits a General Plan and Specific Plan amendment. He noted that based on the comments made, he believed that the Commission’s line of thinking is that a slightly more dense development adjacent to the project is appropriate. Commissioners Olson indicated that the Commission has a divided opinion on what is appropriate. Commissioner O’Connor stated that his opinion is that he does not believe the City should amend the General Plan or Specific Plan to incorporate three additional units. Mr. Dolan stated that if the Commission had other reasons to support a General Plan Amendment, it would be helpful to hear those at this time. Commissioner Blank stated that he needed to see what the project would look like. He noted that there are better locations in the City for one-story versus two-story homes. He suggested seeing what the plan looks like with four or five houses because the Commission may find that there is no visible difference from having three houses as seen from any perspective; or having five homes may look absolutely terrible. Commissioner Narum stated that she believes that when the HVSP was approved, this lot got lost in the shuffle. She stated that she did not believe people would th willingly agree to have barns, pigs, chickens, and other animals up against the 15 th and 16 fairways. She indicated that she just had people come in from the East Coast to play golf and commented that those fairways were not as attractive as other parts of the course. She added that this is the reason why she is in favor of doing something there because she feels it will improve the experience on the golf course. She stated that she thinks something can be done that fits within the general comments of the HVSP and added that she would like to see a lot taken out to create a little open space. Commissioner O’Connor stated that if the Commission is going to request the applicant to return with viewscapes for five units, he would also like to see what it would look like with four or three units. He added that he thinks if Commissioner Narum’s concern is what it would look like on two-acre lots, there are parameters PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, April 15, 2009 Page 15 of 24