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not only create a better viewshed of the front facade from the street, it would also enhance the interior entryway of the home itself. The Builder objects to this alternative, stating that a three -stall garage is necessary for the marketing of this home. This home is being built on speculation at this point, without a buyer identified for the home. Staff did pose this question to the Builder, whom then requested that this case be brought forward to the City Council in order to approve Alternative #1. Alternative #3: Deny the plan. This plan is very similar to plans rejected by the City Council in the past, whereby the area the Builder considers a Front Porch is truly just a covered entry with a major emphasis on the garage. However, many of those previous models were split -entries with sufficient width in the lot to modify the plan to create a full front porch. Alternative #4: Direct Staff to review the requirements of the Design Framework to ensure that the document still meets the policies of the City. Of note, this policy question was addressed by the City in 2011. At that time, the policy of higher -quality architectural standards was upheld by the Planning Commission and City Council. Staff would not recommend significantly revising this document again at this time. Staff will, however, be discussing with the Planning Commission at their March meeting a better defined approach to the design review within The COR for these situations, as well as architectural review for new developments within The COR. Funding Source: Processing this request is being handled as part of normal Staff duties. Recommendation: While Staff would prefer Alternative #2, knowing that there is a design alternative that would allow for administrative approval that better meets the intent of the Design Framework, Staff would accept Alternative #1 with City Council approval given the unique nature of this specific Property. Action: Motion to approve floor plan for Ramsey Town Center 10th Addition as presented for Lot 1, Block 2, Ramsey Town Center 10th Addition only. Attachments Site Location Map Floor Plan Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 02/19/2015 08:33 AM Form Started By: Tim Gladhill Started On: 02/03/2015 11:46 AM Final Approval Date: 02/19/2015