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Mr. Huff replied that he tried to employ all the elements in the one -story houses on Spring Street in the proposed building, such as one - over -one paired windows, hip roofs, and the stucco reliefs on the north, east, and south elevations, which architects employ basically to break up the big, flat, plain stucco and to soften the elevation views from the surrounding neighbors' views. He added that truly Mission Revival would not have those and can be removed if the Commission so desires. Chair Narum asked Mr. Huff if he feels that from a professional architect's point of view, the proposed design has some tie -in to Mission Revival style. Mr. Huff replied that he did the best he could. He added that he would be happy to employ any other logical suggestions from staff and the Commission. Chair Narum asked Mr. Huff if the trade -off to getting more of a Mission Revival design, for example, by removing the recessed panels on the east elevation, would be having a big mass of flat, stucco wall. Mr. Huff confirmed that would be the case. He stated that when he designed the one -unit apartment house across the street 25 years ago, the then Planning Commission wanted to see some recesses on the wall. He added that he thought this is the way to go; however, these could be taken out as well. Chair Narum noted that that would not be necessary and that she was simply trying to understand the tie -in. She then inquired if there was another alternative to the parking design such as having parking up against one side of the property line instead of a double row. Mr. Huff replied that they would love to do this and that it would make it easier; however, a 19 -foot parking strip with a back -up space of 25 feet would go beyond the lots 38 feet. He indicated that he would be happy to work with staff on a variance for the back -up distance. Chair Narum inquired if the project would get more spaces in if that is done. Mr. Huff said yes. He added that they can also move the building forward towards Spring Street. Commissioner Pentin inquired if this would result in a Fire Code issue and if there would be a problem getting cars out in case of an emergency. Mr. Huff said no. He noted that it works right now. He added that putting all the parking on the easterly property line would be a win -win situation. Commissioner Olson inquired if eliminating the garage would challenge the parking requirement for the project. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 23, 2011 Page 6 of 21