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intention is to keep the same envelope materials but change the arch configuration and alter the rooflines to create more variation and a little bit more connection between that and the Craftsman style. The Commission then proceeded to discuss the Work Session Topics. A. Would the Planning Commission support the requested exceptions if the project were to move forward as proposed? Commissioner O'Connor stated that he needed a better understanding of why they are not meeting the exceptions. He inquired how far off is what if being provided from what is required. Ms. Bonn replied that the exceptions are stated starting on page 10 of the staff report. She noted that what is listed is what is required in the Design Guidelines, and the project in parts does not meet the exact dimensions required. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he had not gone through this exception in detail, but in looking at it now, he does not see that they are off by that much. Commissioner Olson inquired what the deviation is in numbers and how far off they are from what is required. Ms. Bonn referred back to page 10 of the staff report, noting that, for example, Drive A, section drawing #7 has an 8 -foot walk and a 12 -foot landscape buffer for a total of 20 feet, which actually exceeds the total of 17 feet required by the Design Guidelines but does not follow the exact dimensions as required in the Guidelines. She continued that Drive B, section drawing #6 has a 12 -foot wide section consisting of a 4.5 -foot wide bio- retention zone, a 5 -foot walk, and a 2 -foot wide bio- detention zone, which again does not meet the exact dimensions required by the Design Guidelines but certainly meets the intent of having landscaping on either side of the sidewalk where it is adjacent to the project. Commissioner Pearce noted that as she understands it, staff is supportive of this exception. Ms. Bonn said yes. Commissioner Olson stated that he does not have an issue with it. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he does not either. Commissioner Pearce stated she is fine with it. She commented that she thought the reason for the recessed garage doors was for appearance and requested verification. Commissioner Narum replied that it was to break up the mass. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, December 12, 2012 Page 29 of 40