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5. Is the proposed Floor Area Ratio (FAR) acceptable? The following house sizes were presented at the work session: • Plan 1: 1,609 and 1,649 sq. ft. • Plan 2: 1,764 and 1,789 sq. ft. • Plan 3: 2,140 and 2,176 sq. ft. The stated lot sizes on the work session plan ranged from 2,390 to 3,420 sq. ft. Because the individual lot sizes and the specific location of the models were not indicated on the work session plans, staff was unable to determine the FARs for each lot. Staff notes that the work session staff report indicated an average FAR of approximately 70%. Staff believes this figure was in error. There was general consensus by the Commission that the FARs should be reduced, with some Commissioners noting that the house sizes should be reduced to provide guest parking and larger rear yard setbacks. The house sizes have been reduced and are currently proposed as follows: • Plan 1: 1,599 and 1,639 sq. ft. • Plan 2: 1,720 and 1,757 sq. ft. • Plan 3: 1,892 and 1,920 sq. ft. The "net" lot sizes on the current plan vary from 2,603 to 3,965 sq. ft. and the proposed FARs range from 48% to 67% (please see the "Project Description" and "Analysis" sections of this report for additional discussion on the lot sizes and FARs). 6. Is the proposed architecture acceptable? Four Commissioners stated the architecture was acceptable, with one Commissioner requesting more building articulation. One Commissioner indicated it would be nice to see some one-story homes. The proposed house designs are substantially the same as the work session plans. Larger front elevations have been provided to allow the Commission to better view the building articulation. Work Session Public Comment Six members of the public spoke at the meeting. Adjacent neighbors expressed concerns regarding density, parking, traffic, house setbacks, loss of views and light, building heights, drainage, and tree loss. One resident spoke in favor of the project noting that developments like this provided needed housing. A petition signed by 62 residents was submitted by one speaker PUD-82 Page - 4 - September 15, 2010