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in there, the Commission could add a condition that would upgrade some of that landscaping so that passers -by would not be looking at asphalt. Commissioner O'Connor agreed that the amenity should be enhanced. He indicated that he did not really know what that should be or how big and expensive it should be, but he would like to see something more than just what was proposed. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he did not have a problem with the sidewalk configuration. He indicated that he was fine with separated sidewalks and thinks it would flow with the rest of the neighborhood; however, he did not think it was necessary as there is a mix in the neighborhood, and there are other sidewalks that come out to the street in other parts of the old town as well as in the senior areas. He added that he thinks it is a "plus" to be able to get out of a car and step onto something solid. With respect to a coherent site layout, Commissioner O'Connor stated that unless the Commission is going back to the drawing board, he thinks that is a big chunk to play off and does not see that scenario with buildings already in place. Referring to yard sizes and lot sizes, Commissioner O'Connor stated that, again, there is a mix of product in the whole Ironwood development. He indicated that he understood what the developers are saying that they want, that they do not want a competing mix, and he is fine with that. He added that he is also fine with the density and the lot sizes. He agreed with Commissioner Nagler that there will be a development at that site, and while he is not a big proponent of adding more homes, after the City lost its housing cap, unless mandated by the State, he thinks 27 homes on an infill parcel is appropriate. He indicated that the only concern he probably has is having a stronger amenity. Commissioner Ritter agreed with some of the comments made. He noted that the Iron Horse Trail is backing up to Parking Lot B, and he sees that as a place someone who may not even be in the corporate park could utilize. With respect to the coherent site layout, he stated that the developers are the professionals at that, and he thinks that they probably laid it out as best they can without moving the existing preschool. He added that he liked some of the designs that were incorporated into there. Referring to the separated sidewalks, he pointed out that not putting a tree or some landscape in there would be saving water. He noted that his neighborhood does not have separated sidewalks and think it is fine. He added that he always likes a bigger backyard, but trying to fit them all in this limited space is the challenge. Commissioner Ritter stated that he is comfortable with the FAR. He acknowledged that he knows this is being done at the speed of government, and that is why the project did not go through a Work Session. He knows they want to keep it moving because the Church is trying to do some other things, but he wished there was a way the developers could have worked some of the amenities into the view when driving around the site from the Valley Avenue /Busch Road area. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 12, 2015 Page 15 of 34