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might be no FAR information at this time as the project is not at that stage yet. She inquired if a little more of the rural atmosphere could be achieved by tightening up the FAR's while allowing the six lots, which would be a way that she would be more aptto supportthe six lots. Chair Pearce then inquired whether the Commission needed to discuss Questions 3 and 4 or make some headway on Question 5. Commissioner Narum requested talking about Question 3, "Would the Planning Commission support a rezone of the subject site which would be consistent with the adjacent developments located at Serenity and Mariposa Ranch?" Commissioner Narum stated that the reason for her question on the rear yard setback on the Mariposa project was because it was exactly what Mr. Babbitt mentioned that as you drive on Westbridge Lane, the houses are too close together. She stated that she thought the intent was to have visions of the golf course through the houses, which would entail making some adjustments in the setbacks. Commissioner Blank asked Commissioner Narum if viewscapes were important to her. Commissioner Narum replied that they have already addressed what she would want by having the greater side yard setbacks so there is more of a gap between the houses, and having the rear yard setbacks farther away from the golf course so it would be more open and provide more of a rural feel. She noted that on hindsight, she thinks the City did not quite get the look it wanted in the Mariposa project. Commissioner Narum stated that she would support the request based on what is being proposed. She added that a chart showing the maximum house sizes at 25-percent FAR and 22-percent FAR with their corresponding building envelopes might make the Commission feel more comfortable about having six lots on six acres. Chair Pearce and Commissioner Blank stated that this would be a great idea, stating that a more intelligent decision can be made with more information. Commissioner O'Connor stated that based on what he has heard so far, having only two houses along the side of the street that abuts the golf course and three houses on the other side would certainly result in having fewer structures looking from the golf course. He noted that there is a possibility of doing only five lots instead of six, where the view can be spread out and structures even farther away from one another and leaving one acre of open space. Commissioner Narum stated that her only concern with having two lots on the golf course side would be that there would be bigger lots and potentially animals without having fully landscaped lots. She indicated that she believed animals did not belong along the golf course and felt this idea might make more sense across the street on those lots that back up to Serenity Terrace. Commissioner O'Connor noted that the Commission could approve a PUD with five lots and include Conditions of Approval that would not allow animals. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 14, 2009 Page 26 of 35