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11. Does the Commission wish to make any suggestions regarding the house designs or setbacks? Commissioner O'Connor stated that the houses need to look a little more like the historic homes in the Downtown; a little more in character. He asked the applicant to make sure that the materials used are those for a real craftsman or cottage without using the newer techniques of some of the fake rock, the stackable rock, the cement rock that are being used in newer developments that are not so concerned with the historic look. He added that more articulation is always better, the length of the overhangs that the older homes had so they do not look like some of the newer developments. Commissioner Olson generally agree with Commissioner O'Connor. Commissioner Narum stated that she would like to see more articulation on Lots 1 and 14 on the side facing Stanley Boulevard. She noted that there is a classic craftsman house across the street from the Chamber of Commerce that was actually built fairly recently using a plan from Sears from the 1920's or 1930's that looks remarkable in the sense that one would not know it is a new house by the way it was put together. She suggested that the architect or applicant could look at that a little bit for consideration of details and maybe incorporate them into these homes to make them look a little more of the old world. Commissioner Pearce stated that was a great idea. Acting Chair Blank agreed that the homes on Lots 1 and 14 are critical and the more they can be made to look appropriate, the better it would be. Acting Chair Blank informed Mr. Schroeder that he could come back for a second Work Session or come back with a final application. He strongly suggested that he include some really good visual depictions on what this is going to look like from the street. He indicated that he is aware these are expensive to do, but it helps the Commission understand what this will look like. He recommended that he bring color pallets that are nice and large so the Commission can look at them and get a sense of the colors, and that he coordinate with staff to schedule visits to the house. Acting Chair Blank asked the applicant and staff if they had what they needed. Mr. Schroeder stated that a lot of things that were brought up had already been discussed, but he would like to make a few comments: They actually have BMR credits that they were going to use for this project, so the unit count does not really matter to them. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 28, 2012 Page 24 of 38