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Commissioner Pearce stated that she always thinks that a play structure is nice if there are kids around, but she would be open to doing something like what the Commission did at the DiDonato project where they put the money into a fund and then once a majority of the lots are sold, the need is ascertained. She indicated that it seems like a good compromise and would be happy with that. Commissioner Narum agreed with Commissioner Pearce. Commissioner O'Connor agreed with Commissioner Pearce as well, but as a minimum, if there is no need for a tot lot or play structure, he agreed with Commissioner Olson that a nice space with benches could be created for the homeowners. He noted that this would not be known until the houses start to sell. Acting Chair Blank agreed that it is certainly an option, but it would have to wait until later. 10. Are the FARs appropriate for the development? Commissioner Olson stated that, as the applicant indicated, they are pushing the envelope; but again, a re- arrangement of the lots to use the end of the roadway will probably end up being acceptable in his view. Commissioner O'Connor concurred that he also thinks the applicant said there was some room to work with the FARs. He noted that moving some of the homes may create some larger lots on the end and may get some extra width between homes; but backyards are pretty small. He indicated that he is not really opposed to the FAR but more outside space is always better. He agreed with Commissioner Olson that they are pushing up against the limit if they stay with what they have. Commissioner Narum stated that she is fine with the FARs and considers them to be just a little bit of a business decision. She added that if the applicant thinks he can sell the homes with this arrangement and closeness, she will not say no; however, she thinks that shifting some of the homes may improve the FARs a little bit which would be a bit of a benefit to the development. Commissioner Pearce stated that she would agree with that although what the exact FAR is going to be is not known at this time. She indicated that it could be higher than 75 percent and that she would love to see a lower density with larger lot sizes which would help the FAR as well; but she is not necessarily opposed to it. Acting Chair Blank agreed, stating that given where it is, it is probably not bad; but he would like to see a little less density which would result in larger lots which would lower the FARs. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 28, 2012 Page 23 of 38