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Chair Pearce agreed and asked to see it widened as well. She noted that she likes the fact that the design is very pedestrian-oriented. She also appreciated the addition of the bike parking and noted that she had mentioned it at the workshop. She indicated that she noticed at the Santa Rita Safeway that many people jam their bikes up in front and she inquired if additional bike parking could be provided in front if the sidewalk is widened. Commissioner Blank stated that this is the only place where bike parking exists and recommended that it also be added by Shops 5 or 7 or some other appropriate places. Chair Pearce agreed. 6. Staff requests the Planning Commission’s comment and direction on the proposed location of the service station. Commissioner O’Connor stated that he would have liked to see the service station rotated 90 degrees but it is not feasible. He indicated that he was much more pleased with its current placement and believes it is not as prominent as it was before. Commissioner Narum agreed. Commissioner Olson stated that he felt it is also an improvement, the design is terrific and outstanding, and it does not even look like a service station. Commissioner Blank stated that he believes it is a much improved location as well and also believes that pending some results from staff, it will focus and be an amenity for people who use the center. He added that while they have other issues associated with it, he does not think it will be the draw that it would have been in its previous location. Commissioner Pentin agreed. He indicated that he thinks the location is placed well on the property and its design is excellent. He added that he does not believe it will be an attraction from Bernal Corners than it would have been had it been up on the corner. Chair Pearce stated that as she had voiced at the previous workshop, she cannot support the gas station as it would turn this from a neighborhood amenity to more of a freeway attraction. She added that it is not her idea for a gateway as it changes the nature of the shopping center; however, If she had to choose, she would prefer the location it is at now. 7. Is the Planning Commission satisfied with the overall architectural design of the retail buildings, colors, materials, detailing, etc.? Commissioner Pentin stated that this is the first he has seen the architectural designs. He indicated that he loves the look and different elements used; the down lights, the goosenecks, as well as the 360-degree design as he was really concerned with seeing the backs of the buildings. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 14, 2009 Page 21 of 25