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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Shryock, Johns, Kuzma, Riley, and Williams. Voting No: None. 7.06: Approve New Model for Ramsey Town Center 8th and 10th Additions; Case of Purmort Homes Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report, two alternatives for consideration, and recommendation to grant approval of a new floor plan for a single - family home in Ramsey Town Center 10 Addition not currently utilized within the subdivision and containing additional architectural requirements not found in other subdivisions within the community. Mayor Strommen noted staff has done a good job in outlining why the Council would consider such a deviation. Councilmember LeTourneau stated he is not prepared, based on personal experience, to make this decision and after listening to staff's presentation about making accommodations, when appropriate, the issue is one of consistency. He stated in this case, it is a unique lot and situation so he will rely on staff's recommendation. Mayor Strommen stated when these cases have been considered in the past, the concern was from residents who had already bought and moved into the area should standards be lessened. It was an issue of fairness within one neighborhood. She noted this is a parcel on the end, almost a remnant piece, with a unique configuration and slope issues. Mayor Strommen stated she would not support a dual standard being unfairly applied but thinks in this case, there are unique circumstances to this particular lot to justify a deviation. Councilmember Riley stated staffs original recommendation is that the proposal was not supported but that a two -car garage modification would result in staff support. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that is correct and this may be one of the cases staff could support if given direction by Council. He clarified that because this is unique, it would not apply to other properties within The COR. Councilmember Kuzma expressed concern with the requested deviation and asked if a retaining wall could be installed. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that is an option but there will be space lost for a structural retaining wall and the City may need to maintain it because of the trail. Councilmember Shryock noted the house design will be flipped to locate the garage towards the neighbor and the porch towards the trail. She asked if the roof pitches are within the City's guidelines. Community Development Director Gladhill answered in the affirmative. City Council / February 24, 2015 Page 9 of 11