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contingency of plat approval to finalize architectural design. No homes have yet been constructed <br />within this plat. This is a step in plat approval, versus Building Permit Review. With that in mind, <br />this is not an appeal process as was the case with recent requests. This step is crucial to provide <br />clarity for Staff to be able to approve Building Permits in a timely fashion and in a manner <br />consistent with Planning Commission and City Council approval. Staff recommends authorizing <br />the proposed models. <br />Commission Business <br />Vice Chair Van Scoy asked what kind of conversations staff has had with the developer. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill commented on the conversations staff has had with <br />the developer regarding the proposed front facades and front porches. Staff feels they have taken <br />these conversations as far as they could with the developer. <br />Mark Milner, Owner of Morning Sun Homes, understood there was a gap between his proposed <br />home models and noted he was willing to alter the homes slightly. He explained these proposed <br />improvements would increase costs. He stated he was not in favor of putting stone along the back <br />sides of the homes as there would be no benefit to the homeowner. <br />Vice Chair Van Scoy indicated the requested improvements were being made because this <br />development abutted a major roadway. For this reason, the City was hoping to have the rear <br />facades of the homes enhanced architecturally. <br />Commissioner Anderson stated he would like to see a sliding glass door as an option for these <br />homeowners. In addition, he wanted to see homeowners have the option of a rear facade that was <br />two-tone. <br />Commissioner Nosan understood it was different to dress up the rear facade of a home. However, <br />these homes would abut a main drag in Ramsey and numerous people would be driving by the rear <br />side of these homes. <br />Vice Chair Van Scoy suggested the developer consider shutters for the front and rear facades. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill summarized the comments made by the Commission <br />to enhance the rear facade of the proposed homes. <br />Commissioner Surma stated he would like to see the buildings match and compliment the other <br />homes in the area. <br />Commissioner Nosan supported these homes blending in with the adjacent neighborhood as well. <br />Commissioner Gengler believed it would be difficult to make a decision on the proposed models <br />without further information. <br />Planning Commission / August 3, 2017 <br />Page 11 of 15 <br />