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• neighbor opposition then there should not be any siting regulations by the Town. Casey <br /> mentioned `Fast Track' and changing the guidelines to include this siting issue. The majority of <br /> Council agreed however to not change the Fast Track Process at this time. It was going well and <br /> should be given time to see how it will work out for the Town. <br /> 2. Architectural Details <br /> The issue of bulk was also discussed as an architectural feature. <br /> 3. Exterior Materials and Colors <br /> This issue was discussed later in the meeting. <br /> 4. Height and Second Stories <br /> Casey commented that by reducing the height,the homes appeared bulkier and the design of the <br /> homes was often negatively affected. Gottlieb pointed out however that often applicants did not <br /> listen to staff and pushed the limits of the ordinance. <br /> 5. Basements <br /> Casey suggested that the Town review the basement ordinance as she believed it was too <br /> restrictive. She commented that this could be a question on the Town Survey. <br /> • Evan Wythe, 13828 Moon Lane, also noted that the basement ordinance was too restrictive <br /> and more flexibility was needed. He described their basement area as an example. <br /> Casey noted that when the design guidelines were written there was no Town-wide mailing <br /> requesting public input. She believed that now, as a result of the Town Survey,the design <br /> guidelines could be reviewed. Siegel noted that the design guidelines had been subject to <br /> public hearings by both the City Council and Planning Commission. A brief discussion <br /> followed on the Land Use Committee and the importance of their input on the Town Survey. <br /> Different points of view were important in evaluating and arriving at questions which would <br /> address Town issues. <br /> Evan Wythe,member of the Land Use Committee, commented that he had expressed opinions <br /> at the Land Use Committee and had received correspondence after the meeting which disagreed <br /> with his opinions and what he believed was important in the Town. Council and the Planning <br /> Director noted the importance of the expression of differing views on this committee and on <br /> the resulting survey. <br /> B. Color Board Policy Regarding Visibility <br /> Casey stated that the color board condition was being imposed on every house when it should not <br /> be. It should be a condition of highly visible homes. Siegel suggested getting rid of the color <br /> • board and using reflectivity as a basis. He believed the use of the color board was quite <br /> November 18, 1999 <br /> Regular City Council Meeting <br /> 2 <br />