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Mr. Dubowski emphasized that the development fronts should not be visible from the street. Mr. Neville emphasized that some of the landmark trees should remain. Ms. Egan Reeves inquired about the size of the individual units and the revival style of the new construction and the access road widths as well as the status of the Biddolph house and the garage.COA. O'Malley commented that the COA of the Biddolph was approved as a detached structure and that homes are required to have a garage. Mr. Madden inquired if the property had an active COA on the property and implied that it should encompass the entire property. Mr.Neville indicated that there were two separate COA's, one from the previous owner that was still standing. Mr. Sommers commented:They are committing to saving that bid-off house.The wish is to use the code to build the houses to comply with the regulations as set forth in Section 9 and 10 of the code-without replicating architecture but rather to build contemporary architecture that's designed for today's living. Mr. O'Malley described several buildings that once stood in the district and advised to the commission what their role should be.A lengthy discussion took place regarding the rehabilitation of the Biddolph property. Public comment was taken from several residents for the next 48 minutes, all were opposed to the Stearns Row project, including councilwoman Hemann,who spoke extensively in opposition to the project. Mr. O'Malley answered a question of Mr. Dubowski pertaining to rezoning to a Planned Development site plan and that the council would not approve a zoning change without seeing and approving a site plan. COMMUNICATIONS None further ADJOURN Adjournment: Madden motioned, Dubowski seconded. Mr. O'Malley corrected the chair and urged him to call a roll to table the matter until November. Motioned passed unanimously and adjourned at 9PM.