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Design and Beautification Committee meeting. She spoke in favor of a live oak being planted versus a trellis, and she commented on the entrances available for people with disabilities. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Kameny noted that this is the third applicant since his being on the Planning Commission where them has been a miscommunication between the applicant and staff. He noted that modifications should not be made to the design after approval from staff. If the applicants propose something, they should build to specification. He expressed support with both the addition of the oak tree and trellis. He noted that the trellis should fit over the existing patio, planter, and oak tree. He noted that the trellis provides a visual relief to separate the property from the adjacent parking lot and suggested putting in the trellis to provide separation and incorporating the oak tree and planter. He noted that there was not sufficient space to accommodate the strip around the windows. He suggested that if modified windows are approved, he would desire the aluminum windows to be a different color to supply definition and depth. He stated in his observations the building needs to be wider and can be accomplished by a modification on the existing window sash, and providing a brick border along patio areas at the comer of Ray and Main Streets. He expressed concurrence with the applicant that the brick will be defaced if installed from the south property line. He noted approval with leaving the fence as shown on the approved plans, installing brick facing along the raised portion of the patio and eliminating the front brick border. He expressed his desire for a trellis and the oak tree, and spoke in favor of more definition on the windows. Commissioner Roberts noted that she concurred with not installing wood trim along the windows and suggested a larger window sill on upper stories of the building to add depth to the building. She expressed concern with the wrought iron fence and noted it looked like a playpen and spoke of the importance of extending the brick around to the front of the fence. She noted that Commissioner Kameny's suggestion relating to the brick is a good idea as long as it's extended along the front of the building. Further, she suggested utilizing brick posts with the wrought iron in between the posts, and having a fake gate at the comer of the trellis. She noted that these modifications would define the comer and draw attention away from the parking lot and still allow for visibility of the umbrellas. She further stated that the visual height is necessary and spoke in favor of the trellis being installed at the comer to provide a visibly interesting view. She further requested that the brick be installed on the face of the patio at least a foot high. PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED Mr. Churka noted there is a brick molding installed on the from patio. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Roberts expressed concurrence with staffs suggestion since the Planning Commission is not redesigning the project. Commissioner Maas commended staff for their patience in resolving issues relating to this application. She noted that parents have a responsibility to supervise their children and expressed concern with PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 6 February 24, 1999