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Commissioner O'Connor commented that one of two things probably happens when the <br />garage is recessed: either the square footage of the unit is reduced or the wall is pulled <br />out to create the shadow line which might encroach into the driveway. He noted that <br />trying to fit 30 units to the acre has been some work and that is why they have moved <br />and done one row of four -story. He then inquired if problems may result from trying to <br />and get another foot or two brought out. <br />Mr. Dolan replied that one of the best things about this project is that it is somewhat <br />organic and there is not a lot of repetition of dimension and that is what makes it and will <br />serve it very well. He indicated that he cannot make that universal statement and that <br />staff will find some places where they are not going to hurt anything and still have a <br />setback garage. <br />Acting Chair Blank stated that he finds the exceptions are warranted. He noted that it <br />would be nice if there could be some recess, but the applicant could also come up with <br />three different ways of mitigating the recession, maybe with the overhang, with some <br />window trim, and with lattice work. He indicated that he senses there is some flexibility <br />among the Commissioners as they all said yes to the first exception. He added that he <br />is sure the applicant would be willing to work with staff and come up with some <br />alternatives. <br />Commissioner O'Connor stated that he is fine with some recessions as long as they do <br />not go down the path that they all have to be that way. He added that he is fine if there <br />are some units where that can be done to create some differentiation but without having <br />to do an entire building or one -third of the project that way; if it becomes one of the <br />three ways to change the look of the garage doors and without major modification to the <br />floor plans, or taking away from green space. <br />B. Are the on -site circulation, parking lot, and positioning of the buildings <br />acceptable? <br />Commissioner Pearce stated that she is comfortable with the on -site circulation. She <br />complimented the applicant on doing a good job of having internal streets and paseos <br />as the Commission has requested. She added that she is also comfortable with the <br />parking layout, and the positioning of the buildings looks fine. She noted that she liked <br />how the buildings are grouped and is comfortable with that. <br />Commissioner Olson agreed. <br />Commissioner Narum also agreed. She indicated that she actually really likes the way <br />they have been laid out. <br />Commissioner O'Connor agreed as well. He indicated his excitement with getting more <br />green space and that they are above the minimum parking per unit. He complimented <br />the applicant for doing a great job. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, December 12, 2012 Page 31 of 40 <br />