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Assistant Community Development Director Frolik stated that the rear wall will act as the front door as it will be the only entrance to these units. She indicated that Staff is recommending the use of additional materials and accents on the rear wall also. She stated the TC-4a District requires 2 off-street parking spaces for each unit; the double garages and driveways provide 4 off-street parking spaces for each unit. She noted that in addition, the site plan identifies the inclusion of 15 guest parking spaces adjacent to the public road. Assistant Community Development Director Frolik stated that sidewalk was constructed on the primary streets by others. She indicated that the plans show sidewalks with steps to provide connection from internal streets to the trail along Bunker Lake Boulevard. Assistant Community Development Director Frolik noted the proposed Landscaping Plan is generally acceptable. She noted that the proposed plan indicates some of the buildings will have up to six feet of foundation exposed below the first floor. She stated that City Staff is recommending that the foundation shrub species should characteristically reach heights of at least six tO ten feet to soften these elevations. Assistant Community Development D~rector Frohk indicated Staff is recommending preliminary plat and site plan approval continent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter. Citizen Input Chairperson Nixt opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Levine, to close the 'public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Levine, Brauer, Shepherd, Van Scoy, and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Johnson. Commission Input Chairperson Nixt asked if the applicant had any comments on the StaffReview Letter. Mr. Voss noted that the builder is Heart of the Lakes construction. He indicated that they retained Pete Keely as their architect, who helped draft the ordinance and design standards for the area. Chairperson Nixt stated that with six units per building, he is wondering how long these buildings will be, and if the exposed rock will increase. Mr. Voss stated that the building is about 115 feet, and the exposed block will be between three and seven feet along Bunker Lake Boulevard. He indicated they could use some color variations to deal with some of it, but he likes the idea of adding shrubs. Planning Commission/December 1, 2005 Page 3 of 10 -29-