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Not Approved Chairperson Howard requested further information on the proposed home styles. Mr. Peterson noted the homes were themed to be farmhouse, craftsmen/northern craftsman and Tudor. He reviewed how the homes would vary through their architectural elements and building materials. He explained how the home styles would then have to be disbursed throughout the neighborhood. He estimated that 25%of the homes he built were the farmhouse style. Commissioner Shardlow asked how the development would begin. Mr. Peterson stated the development would begin after the roadways were complete with two model homes. His goal was to have these completed by March of 2014 for the spring Parade of Homes. City Planner Gundlach suggested Mr.Peterson discuss the green path process followed by Pulte Homes. Mr.Peterson indicated every home built by Pulte Homes was a green path home,which meant the homes were energy efficient and this was tested by an independent third party. Commissioner Nichols Matkaiti inquired how the street lighting would be regulated. He questioned how the current code would address the higher density proposed for this development. City Planner Gundlach stated the City has not built a housing development of this size in quite some time. For this reason,the Public Works Director has requested a street lighting plan from the applicant and all City Code regulations regarding streetlights would be followed. Chairperson Howard reviewed the actions before the Commission this evening for Pulte Homes and recommended the items be approved in one motion. Motion by Commissioner Meyers, seconded by Commissioner Danger to close the Public Hearing. Approved 7-0. Motion by Commissioner McPherson,seconded by Commissioner Shardlow to approve staff recommendation. Chairperson Howard questioned if Condition 4,which states brick/stone shall cover 10%of the street façade of all 89 single-family homes and shall also cover 30%of the street façade of all 32 townhomes, could be amended as not all home styles proposed by Pulte Homes would have brick or stone. Community Development Director Fernelius indicated this could read no more than 25% of the facades would be the farmhouse style. He stated this item could be discussed further with the applicant prior to going before the City Council. City Planner Gundlach requested the 30%brick requirement on the townhomes remain in place. Commissioner Nichols Matkaiti stated the brick requirement could eliminate some potential homebuyers due to the price restraints. She requested the option to not have brick be discussed further with the applicant. Chairperson Howard questioned how the Commission wanted to proceed with this issue. City Planner Gundlach reported that staff could modify Condition 4 to eliminate the single-family brick requirement and be directed by the Commission to discuss this matter in further detail with the applicant prior to the Council meeting. The Commission agreed with this recommendation. Friendly Amendment Commissioner McPherson, seconded by Commissioner Shardlow to amend Condition 4 to read: Brick/stone shall cover 30% of the street facade of all 32 townhomes. Amendment Approved 7-0. Motion with Friendly Amendment Approved 7-0. Other Business: None. 4