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Commissioner Gengler asked the approximate areas of the patios in front of the doors. <br /> Mr. Palmby stated that they have been discussing that and the patio would go about four to five <br /> feet out and extend past the canopy above the door. <br /> Ms. Becker stated that the City could set a minimum size for that patio area. <br /> Commissioner Anderson stated that he is in agreement with Commissioner VanScoy. He <br /> commented that the proposed buildings look like Lego blocks and he does not prefer that style. <br /> He believed there should be covers on the steps. He asked whether there was a moratorium on <br /> townhomes in the City. <br /> Senior Planner Anderson commented that the moratorium applies to City owned land and for <br /> multi-family apartment buildings. <br /> Commissioner Anderson stated that he does not care for the proposed designs. He stated that he <br /> would want to see a different style building if this comes forward formally. <br /> Commissioner Walker commented that there is a group that owns the property and will be <br /> investing money to complete the project. He stated that if they build something that people do not <br /> want to buy, that will fall onto them, not the City. He stated that perhaps this is a more modern <br /> design versus traditional. He commented that while he would not purchase a home like this,if the <br /> applicant believes it could be sold,they should be allowed to move forward. <br /> Commissioner Gengler agreed that styles and tastes vary from person to person. She stated that <br /> she finds the buildings to be attractive. She stated that she agrees with having a strong front <br /> entrance that encourages people to be out and pedestrian friendly. She believed that the patio <br /> would encourage that activity more than some of the front porches that exist on other townhomes. <br /> She believed the patio reaches the goal. <br /> Commissioner Peters also commented that he likes the look of the buildings. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy stated that the City has had a requirement for the townhomes in The COR <br /> to have some sort of porch. He asked how many of those homes are currently vacant, as the <br /> comment was made that this is not a desire in the market. <br /> Senior Planner Anderson stated that he would not have that figure. <br /> Deputy City Administrator/Community Development Director Hagen commented that the <br /> townhomes are individually owned and are not rental units. He stated that the vacancy rate of the <br /> apartments is very low and therefore would suspect that the homes are well occupied. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy commented that he has not noticed for sale signs for lengths of time. He <br /> stated that since The COR was initiated,the intent was to have a certain basic view of how things <br /> would be to encourage variety but also consistency. He stated that this townhome model does not <br /> Planning Commission/March 24,2022 <br /> Page 14 of 18 <br />