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Commissioner Olson supported the proposed density and it appeared that Moller Ranch <br />would be higher in density than this project. He noted that he once lived in Moller Ranch <br />and that it did not feel like ahigh-density neighborhood. <br />Commissioner O'Connor did not object to the density and believed the dedication to the <br />park and the staging area would enable him to make that finding. He expressed concern <br />about some of the steeper areas and looked forward to seeing more information about the <br />grading. <br />Acting Chair Pearce believed the staging area was sufficient but had concerns about the <br />private park as a public amenity. She believed the in-lieu fee discussion was appropriate. <br />Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) <br />Should fewer lots be located adjacent to the UGB with additional/larger open space <br />breaks between lots? Should all lots be located inside the loop road with an open space <br />buffer between the UGB and the westernmostportion of the loop road? <br />Commissioner O'Connor did not object to the lots being adjacent to the UGB in the back <br />of the property. He was concerned about the grading on Lot 18 and suggested that if <br />Lots 17 and 18 were to be combined, it would not go as far into the steeper area; it would <br />also have a wider lot. He did not object to the placement with respect to the UGB. <br />Commissioner Olson believed that fewer lots closer to the UGB would be a good idea. <br />Commissioner Narum agreed with Commissioner Olson's comments. She inquired <br />whether it would be appropriate to have a larger setback from the UGB to have more <br />green space. She did not object to the current configuration. <br />Commissioner O'Connor suggested that when the homes are designed on the lots, larger <br />sideyard setbacks be included to enhance the view between the homes. <br />Acting Chair Pearce noted that she did not object to the current configuration. <br />Site Plan <br />Are the lot locations acceptable? Are the lot sizes acceptable? <br />Commissioner Narum agreed with Commissioner O'Connor's comment and would like <br />to be able to capture the view. She was concerned about the amount of proposed grading <br />and suggested that they be stepped more so that the houses could conform more to the <br />land. She generally liked the layout and the range of lot sizes, which created a more <br />interesting development. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 27, 2008 Page 21 of 26 <br />