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Community Development Director Gladhill explained the Planning Commission had the ability to waive the variance for the architectural design elements. Commissioner Anderson believed a door needed to be added to the elevation facing Sunwood Drive. He stated he did not support the asphalt roof as this was out of character with the surrounding buildings. He indicated he would rather see a flat roof. Community Development Director Gladhill commented the applicant could construct a flat roof, but the applicants supported a pitched roof for their building design. He explained that for safety purposes, the applicants wanted the building to have no access point from Sunwood Drive. Chairperson Bauer indicated he would rather see a pitched roof on this building than a flat roof. Quinn Hudson, C&H Architects, stated he has been working with City staff to address the comments and concerns expressed by the Planning Commission. He discussed the numerous changes that were made to the building facade in order to create a four-sided building. He explained the playground had been placed in the target zone. He stated he would continue to work on upgraded building materials with staff. He requested the pitched roof be allowed to remain in place as this created a more comfortable, residential atmosphere for the proposed daycare. Chairperson Bauer supported the elevation on Sunwood Drive not having a door. He believed this would be an extreme danger. Commissioner Surma asked if the fire depaitinent had reviewed the proposed building designs. Community Development Director Gladhill explained the entire Public Safety Team has reviewed the building plans and were supportive. Commissioner Anderson did not believe this building had the same look and feel as the other buildings within The COR and for this reason he would not be offering his support on this request. Commissioner Nosan stated she appreciated the mix of the flat and gable rooflines as this provided more character to the building. She was pleased the building now had brick and had a more pronounced entrance. Commissioner VanScoy agreed that the applicant had made significant improvements to the building. He suggested brick be placed along the windows on Sunwood Drive to further enhance the building. Commissioner Nosan supported the building having brick half -way up to enhance the entire building. Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Surma, to close the public hearing.