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Commissioner O'Connor concurred that he preferred detached units, that three-story units are appropriate in order to accommodate parking, preferable two-car garages, and that variation is size with two- and three-bedroom units would be great so the units don't look identical to one another. Chairperson Fox prefers detached as opposed to attached, which would look like one massive building. She added that she would like to see two units to be two stories and two to be three stories, similar to those samples from Pacific Grove, and variety in design so they look unique and appear like they were built by different builders. Ms. Decker inquired how the Commission felt about tandem parking, which has been supported in the Downtown area. She added that while it was not preferred, it has been successful. She noted that staff supported two-car garages but was concerned about adequate turn around to enable cars to move out of the site facing forward rather than backing out onto first street. Mr. Carey stated that he lived on Second Street and that all parking there is tandem. He noted that they would revisit the issue of garages, aone-car garage or carport on the right side of the existing house. He indicated that he was fine with variation, as well as with having parking underneath the units if there is adequate square footage. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he prefers a small paxking space in front with living space at the back versus tandem parking. He added that he would not be opposed to an office on top of the garage but would not like to have another living unit because that would mean another car. He noted that this might be a good transition from one-story to a two-story garage to a three-story unit. Mr. Huff stated that they would try to put in a two-car garage if they can manage it, but this would reduce the amount of green space. He suggested having one-car garage and an uncovered parking in the green space between the houses; above the uncovered space would be trellises to tie the houses. Commissioner O'Connor noted that a variation of two-car garages and one-car garage with lattice work would also be attractive. Mr. Huff stated that they would not have the two-car garages on the same plane but have the other car back. He reiterated that these are preliminary thoughts depending on what space they can manage in a small lot. Commissioner Pearce stated that she does not have a problem with tandem parking. Commissioner Blank stated that his preference is a two-car garage, but if this is not possible, tandem would be acceptable. He asked the applicants to work with staff. Commissioner O'Connor noted that he would not like to see tandem on all of the units so there is variation between the units. He noted that while there is tandem parking on Second Street, there is also a lot of curb parking, and there is not enough curb in front of this site for parking. Chairperson Fox expressed backing out of the garage into the traffic on First Street EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 25, 2007 Page 3 of 4