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Mr. Moser advised that he and Mr. Zawadsl�i were more than supportive of enforcing architectural guidelines so as not to detract from the rest of the neighborhood. Mr. Moser assured the Commission and public that there were many reasons why the developer wanted to make those multiple units function in a consistent way with the detached single-family homes. Discussion included ways to control rented versus owner-occupied units through possible deed restrictions; and whether or not the Planning Commission should place such restrictions, or allow the restrictions as a common form and function of the development. Fred Pringle Mr. Pringle sought clarification regarding the driveway to the four-plex, and whether it would be a public or private street, and the maintenance of it. Mr. Paschke responded that it would be a private driveway, with maintenance the responsibilityof the property owner or association. Chair Traynor closed the Public Hearing. Chair Tray�or acknowledged his position from his previous comments. Commissioner poherty spoke in support of the project; opining that it was a trade-off, but noted the need for the four-plex to achieve some affordable housing. Commissioner Doherty spoke to the need for the city to confirm their position goals of the Comprehensive Plan in providing a range of housing.; and recognized the amount of work the developers had accomplished to meet their charge from the property owner and City in providing an appropriate project and good plan to meet those goals. Chair Traynar expanded on his previous comments, confirminghis lack of support for the project as presented. Chair "�'raynor concurred that this was indeed a"trade-off in his mind, but on different levels; opining that the proposed four-plex didn't balance the design and character of the remainder of the development and surrounding neighborhood; expressed skepticism that town homes would attract families; and if designed to be aesthetically pleasing, whether the proposed $250,000 price point would remain applicable. Chair Taraynor recognized the drainage constraints on the eastern portion of the property; opined that he liked the previously-presented plan better than this proposal; recognized that the developer was attempting to make something fit on the site, while addressing neighborhood concerns, but further opined that this proposal didn't work or address neighborhood concerns. Chair Traynor noted the lack of public support for the proposal, and concluded that he could not support the project as proposed. Commissioner Boerigter concurred with the comments of Commissioner poherty, and spoke in support of the project. Commissioner Boerigter noted the developers' receptiveness to expressed neighborhood concerns and plan modifications addressing those issues; opined that this proposed plan made more sense than the previous three (3) twin homes along Hamline, and addressed access and pond location issues.