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Vice Chair Nagler expressed concern regarding the lack of articulation and the appearance of the siding on the computer-generated renderings, stating the buildings, as proposed, may devolve over time into institutional -looking buildings. He articulated if staff is comfortable with the siding material and if the Dahlin group says the architecture will complement the residences, then his concern may be moot. He asked staff if his concerns were a product of poor renderings or if they were accurate interpretations of the actual design. Ms. Hagen assured Commissioner Nagler improved renderings and material samples would be provided at the next Planning Commission meeting. She explained, staff has been working with the architect group to provide more articulation around the window trim and that the horizontal articulation is appropriate but not visible in the provided renderings. Ms. Hagen said staff will continue to work with the applicant to address his concerns. Vice Chair Nagler referenced the Irby Ranch project architecture and asked if the change in developer and builder would result in a redesign of the architecture previously approved by Council. Ms. Hagen explained the flexibility in design allowed in the Conditions of Approval for Irby Ranch. She elaborated, the Dahlin Group will be modifying the architecture, but will not change the size, footprint, or height of the buildings. The Sunflower Hill buildings will be designed to have consistency with the surrounding single-family residences. Mr. Weinstein informed the Commission the architectural changes are required to be as good or better than what was previously approved. Vice Chair Nagler requested the Commission be informed if the changes are significant. Mr. Weinstein said yes and mentioned staff had reviewed very preliminary designs from the Dahlin group and the proposed changes did not deviate much from the approved plans. Vice Chair Nagler asked who is responsible for ongoing maintenance of the facility, inside and out. Ms. Hagen answered, the applicant would be responsible, however the details have not yet been worked out. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Jeanine, applicant, provided gratitude to staff and requested the Commission's support of the project. Kurt Phelbert, Dahlin Group (architect), provided comments regarding the architecture and explained how the Irby Ranch project will complement the architecture of this proposed project. He mentioned the bicycle and pedestrian focus in the design. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 25, 2017 Page 2 of 4