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� � Mr. Giga thanked United Properties, and staff, for keeping the neighborhood well- informed and being forthcoming in recognizing neighborhood concerns. Mary Reed, 2000 Brenner Ms. Reed noted that the neighbors were always aware that someday the adjoining property would be developed, but it was always their understanding that it would be single- or multi-family development more in keeping with the existing neighborhood. Ms. Reed opined that the proposed development was out of place and not acceptable, and needed to be transitional, rather than such a major project creating such negative impacts to the neighbors. Ms. Reed further opined that the entire neighborhood would be more supportive of town homes, with this project moved further down on the other side, but were not supportive of this housing development as presented. Ms. Reed also recognized the honesty of United Properties regarding their intended plans. Chair Bakeman closed the Public Hearing. Discussion among Commissioners and staff included complimenting the speakers on the quality of their presentations and comments. Commissioner Wozniak noted that the math computations and diagrams, and sufficient understanding of them at this late hour was challenging; however, he opined that while he had originally been "on the fence" about this application, the neighbor comments had convinced him that this project was not appropriately transitional considering its proximity to single-family homes. Commissioner Wozniak expressed appreciation to Mr. Suh's for his presentation of solar access rights, an issue that will be receiving more consideration in the future as the Commission reviewed applications. Commissioner Wozniak concluded by opining that this project was too large, and he would not support the proposal. Commissioner poherty advised that, the Commission had a contract with residents, and if something was zoned R-1, that was part of the contract and the Commission didn't drastically change zoning to R-6. Commissioner poherty expressed profound concern with the total height of the structure, and reluctantly opined that he could not support it as presented. Commissioner Bakeman opined that the Comprehensive Plan takes priority. Commissioner Bakeman expressed disappointment that the twin homes were no longer a part of the proposal; and opined that they would have provided a transition for the neighbors. Commissioner Bakeman expressed strong support for the access road to the existing parking lot and Langton Lake Park; however, noted that the property had been represented in the Comprehensive Plan for more than twenty (20) years, and this was not a new plan. Commissioner Bakeman opined that the height is a hard transition from 1-1/2 story single-family homes, and that the twin homes would have helped that transition a great deal; however, further opined that the proposal met the Comprehensive Plan guidelines and caused her difficulty denying it. Commissioner Boerigter expressed his difficulty with this project as presented, and had anticipated voting for the project after reviewing the packet and original sketches. Commissioner Boerigter opined that this was a fine project, that it made sense to have the road in place and access secured for Langton Lake Park; however, given the mass and height of the proposed structure, not just due to the shadow study, but looking at the scaled perspectives representing the final