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Commissioner Olson stated that he concurred with this. He noted that he had an initial <br /> concern about massing, but he is not as concerned at this time after hearing all the <br /> input. He indicated that he would also favor the footprint moving forward to enable <br /> reduction of space on the second floor. <br /> Questions No. 4 and No. 6 were considered together. <br /> 4. Should tandem parking in the front yard setback be allowed? <br /> 6. Is the attached garage located at the front of the house appropriate for the <br /> site? <br /> Commissioner Pentin stated that there is already tandem parking at the back. He <br /> indicated that for him, it is a matter of design and how the garage fits. He added that he <br /> needed more information about the opposition for a garage, and why it is required or <br /> important to be set back or be a stand-alone garage. <br /> Mr. Dolan noted that the garage design is consistent with the neighborhood which is <br /> different from tract neighborhoods. <br /> Commissioner Olson noted that there is an attached garage next door right on the <br /> street. He indicated that he supported the design of the placement of the garage as <br /> part of the front façade and thinks it is appropriate. <br /> Chair Narum agreed. <br /> Commissioner Pearce stated that she really likes a lot of what the house looks like: the <br /> balcony, the porch, and tandem parking, but not the attached garage. She indicated <br /> that she would prefer not to see it attached as it feels too modern for this area. <br /> Commissioner Olson stated that he does not understand Commissioner Pearce's <br /> opposition to an attached garage and asked if she would support moving the garage <br /> next to the garage next door and out to the street. <br /> Commissioner Pentin stated that he did not have a problem with the garage. <br /> Chair Narum stated that she agreed with Commissioner Pearce's point that the garage <br /> is not typical of a 100-year-old house. <br /> Commissioner Olson reiterated that the house would be new. <br /> Commissioner Pearce stated that she is open to discussion and would simply ask that <br /> the garage be looked at. <br /> EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, APRIL 13, 2011 Page 13 of 15 <br />