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business owners being impacted by unsupervised children. She spoke in favor of the installation of the trellis and arbor as reflected in the original plans, and with windows having wood trim. She doesn't want to compromise any more since the project is already a compromise. She expressed concern with the raised planter for the oak tree. She noted that if she had been on the Commission when the application was originally approved she would not have been in favor of the fence. She stated she would be in favor of approving staffs recommendation for the planter. She noted the design of the building will be aesthetically pleasing for Main Street and would vote in favor &items originally approved in the application. Commissioner Cooper noted he would not be in favor of the arbor being removed from the plans. He commented on the length of time needed for an oak tree to grow to substantial size. He spoke in opposition to modifications being approved and expressed his agreement with the brick wall being installed to keep the landscaping intact. He noted that by continuing brick along the front of the patio and leaving the fence intact, a planter for roses could be utilized. He noted he is not in favor of removing the brick retaining wall and that the modification to the windows is not a major issue. He stated he would not insist on wood trim, and he concluded by noting he is in opposition to the trellis/arbor being eliminated and the brick; however, he stated he would support moving the fence forward, if needed. Chairperson Kumaran stated that the trellis offers visual relief and appeal and adds to the architectural designs of buildings in the area; he would not be in favor of eliminating trellis. He suggested that a trim be used to outline windows and stated he would be in favor of staffs recommendation relating to windows. He expressed support in extending the brick to provide visual relief from the pavement; however, he noted he would not be in favor of having the brick level with the pavement. He noted that if the applicant desired moving the fence to provide an area between the brick and the fence, he would be in favor of that option. He also expressed concurrence with a gate not being required to mitigate the owner's safety concerns. A motion was made by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, to deny the applicants' request to eliminate the trellis from the patio area. ROLLCALLVOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTA1N: Commissioners Cooper, Kameny, Maas, Roberts and Chairperson Kumaran None Commissioner Sullivan None Resolution No. PC-99-16 was entered and adopted as motioned. A motion was made by Commissioner Kameny, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, that the applicants' request be approved to modify the window treatments. PLANNiNG COMMISSION MINUTES Page 7 February 24, 1999