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that the density of the units would conform to R-2 District requirements, but the applicant is requesting rezoning and a Comprehensive Plan amendment, as well as a PUD. This involves a deviation from the lot widths and a change in land use. The proper sequence would be to consider the Comprehensive Plan amendment first. If this is approved Council should then consider the rezoning, and if that is approved the site plan should be considered. If Council determines to proceed with denial, a resolution has been prepared with the appropriate findings for Council to consider. The resolutions included in the Council's packet are for approval. Mayor Gamec commented the Council has gone through this site plan several times and had indicated a preference for the buildings to be staggered. There was also discussion of storage to be screened, and it was requested that extra landscaping be included between the buildings or in the back. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained the plan shows some landscaping wrapping around the buildings. This has not been compared against the requirements and there is no indication of what the plantings are planned to be. Councilmember Strommen stated she was looking for bigger trees out towards the front to break up the mass of the buildings, and that is not included in this plan. With respect to the front of the houses with the difference in the dormers and the porch, she believes Councilmembers Look and Elvig had commented that they preferred the earlier concept where the dormers matched better. Councilmember Elvig stated he appreciates the different colors included in the elevation on the 5th submittal; however, the drawing that is being presented does not show the staggering and the buildings appear to be coming across as a flat front. His commented that the dormers over the doors should be more consistent; he would like some articulation, but too much of a good thing turns into a gingerbread house appearance if they are not careful. He appreciates the different windows on top. He stated he has always looked forward to these buildings being staggered and would like to see the center building pushed back, which is not depicted in this drawing. Mr. Dan Murphy, applicant, stated he believes the buildings were staggered about five feet and did not show up on this representation. The actual appearance of the buildings will be different than in the drawing, as the program has limitations. He suggested Council approval could be based on conditions they would like to stipulate. If needed, he can add landscaping and boulevard trees to break up the buildings. Through the building process, once the actual architectural plans are drawn, the site plan can be revised with these things addressed. Colors will not be an issue; they will be presented in the final drawings and will be within the nicely matched earth tones with brick, shakes and stone on the front. They will be architecturally pleasing. Council could stipulate these things and it will be addressed in the final drawings. These things can be required before the project is approved by the Building Department. Mayor Gamec stated there needs to be certainty that there is an understanding with the preliminary plat. Items to be addressed include staggering of the buildings, color, more consistency with the dormers over the door, boulevard trees and plantings in between the buildings. City Council I April 10, 2007 Page 7 of 20