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Commissioner Narum stated that she was not in favor of flat pad grading. She inquired whether the dirt from the grading would go. Ms. Decker noted that Mr. Gorney stated that they were looking for a balanced cut-and-fill opportunity so the removal of the fill would be placed elsewhere on the site. 11. Staff requests the Planning Commission provide input that it may have on the preparation of the design guidelines. Commissioner Narum noted that Mr. Gorney summarized the issues for her and added that she looked to the Oak Grove guidelines as the model for this development, on a smaller lot-by-lot case. She noted that the uniqueness of each lot should fit into the development as a whole. She was comfortable with what she heard and would like to see the further development of the plan. Commissioner Olson agreed with Commissioner Narum’s comments. Acting Chairperson Blank agreed with Commissioner Narum’s comments and liked the lot-by-lot approach. Commissioner Pearce liked the lot-by-lot approach and the colors and design of Dr. Yee’s house blending into its surroundings. She added that she does not like the colors of the Lemoine estates homes but not their colors. Commissioner Olson liked the lot-by-lot approach and would like to see a level of detail for guidelines similar to that for the Oak Grove development. Commissioner O’Connor also liked the lot-by-lot approach and agreed with Commissioner Narum’s comments. 12. Should the applicant do something with the road alignment? Commissioner O’Connor believed that the road alignment should be addressed to mitigate having too many entrances and exits. He would like to see at least two alternatives, eliminating one of the two access points or aligning it with one of the other existing streets. Commissioner Pearce did not want to touch the sensitive swales and would like to see a comprehensive set of ideas to address the road alignment and adjacent grades. She indicated that there is a need for an alternative entryway. Acting Chairperson Blank agreed with Commissioner Pearce’s comments and noted that a change in the lot layout may be considered. Commissioner Olson suggested combining the road with Equus Court or to block Equus Court and have vehicles travel to the other road, thereby eliminating one of the entry points. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 10, 2007 Page 16 of 21