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Commissioner Olson noted that there is an attached garage next door right on the street. He indicated that he supported the design of the placement of the garage as part of the front façade and thinks it is appropriate. Chair Narum agreed. Commissioner Pearce stated that she really likes a lot of what the house looks like: the balcony, the porch, and tandem parking, but not the attached garage. She indicated that she would prefer not to see it attached as it feels too modern for this area. Commissioner Olson stated that he does not understand Commissioner Pearce opposition to an attached garage and asked if she would support moving the garage next to the garage next door and out to the street. Commissioner Pentin stated that he did not have a problem with the garage. Chair Narum stated that that the garage is not typical of a 100-year-old house. Commissioner Olson reiterated that the house would be new. Commissioner Pearce stated that she is open to discussion and would simply ask that the garage be looked at. Commissioner Pentin stated that said he does not see how the lot would still have parking without having the garage, unless it was a covered carport that did go through to the backyard. 5. Is the building design appropriate for the site? Commissioner Olson voiced support for the visual design of the home, but he still had some concerns about the massing. He stated that in order to address the massing question, a shadow study is needed; however, he did not believe 1,800 square feet was excessive. Commissioner Pentin stated that based on what he sees in the drawings and hears regarding how the applicant wants to fit the house in with the scheme, the architectural details, and the colors, he thinks the design is fine. He likewise indicated that he was still concerned with the massing and the size and agrees that a shadow study will also provide additional information. Commissioner Pearce agreed and stated that she liked the line drawings and appreciates the Cunninghams desire to integrate this into the neighborhood. She noted, however, that it is difficult to see how this is going to fit in with the neighborhood without some sort of streetscape. She asked the applicant to consider providing more detail as to how it will fit in when it comes back as an application. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MINUTES, April 13, 2011 Page 16 of 19