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twinhome buildings. Ms. Dalnes stated the submitted elevations meet the R-2 Residential architectural requirements, subject to verification of the brick and color information at the building pennit review. However, because the applicant is requesting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, the City has an opportunity to request additional improvements to the design. Associate Planner Dalnes reviewed that on January 9th, the City Council tabled the plat and directed the applicant to prepare additional revised elevations to be brought before Council at a worksession, and to have an architect available at that meeting. It was staffs interpretation of Council direction that the applicant was to make substantial revisions prior to the worksession. The applicant has submitted another elevation which is similar to earlier versions, though a 2nd style of dormer has been added and some color changes between the two sides have been included. Council is requested to provide direction to the developer on what additional revisions to the elevations are required. Council reviewed the submitted elevations for Ebony Woods Twinhomes with the applicant, Mr. Dan Murphy. The following comments were made regarding the staggering of the buildings that was previously requested by Council: . Councilmember Elvig indicated his preference for the angling of the buildings included in submittal #3. . Mr. Murphy explained the location of the building pads will affect the ability to save trees on the site. Councilmember Strommen requested Council be provided with information on the impact of staggering the buildings on the tree preservation plan. Mr. Murphy indicated the City has a copy of the tree inventory of the site. Associate Planner Dalnes indicated there coUld be work done to minimize the loss of trees while achieving the goal of staggering the buildings. . Councilmember Jeffrey pointed out that staggering the buildings by pushing one back would likely cause the allowable impervious surface amount to be exceeded. Associate Planner Dalnes suggested bringing the two end units forward to achieve the staggering and solve the impervious surface issue. Councilmember Olson expressed her preference for the current building elevations as opposed to what was previously submitted. Councilmember Dehen stated this site is in his ward. The number one issue he heard during his campaign was that there should not be more townhomes. He will not vote in favor of this Comprehensive Plan Amendment, as there are too many townhomes in this area and this development woulq add more. Mr. Murphy replied there is a difference between a twinhome and townhome; a twinhome has a different appeal than a typical multi-unit townhome. He attended the Planning Commission meetings where those concerns were raised by the neighbors. A lot of the concerns had to do with income, race, and things he does not believe are appropriate concerns for what they are City Council Work Session I March 20, 2007 Page 6 of 13