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Commissioner Narum inquired why a large "S" logo could not be placed on the back of Safeway. Commissioner Blank voiced his opposition to this. Chair Olson stated that other buildings could be seen from the freeway. Commissioner O'Connor supported Commissioner Narum's suggestion, noting that if the City could bring in additional dollars, it would benefit the City, and other buildings will be seen. Commissioner Blank suggested this be looked at as part of the sign program. Commissioner O'Connor agreed it was part of the sign program, but he did not feel the landscape program should be increased to be so dense that a sign on the sign program cannot be seen. Mr. Dolan referred to Condition No. 31 which deals with screening along the freeway. He stated that staff thought some changes needed to be made to the planting proposed to be more in line with some of the feedback received at workshops but did not require a complete screening. He indicated that the building is relatively large and that they would like to break up the mass and get some depth to some of the landscaping proposed; hence, clusters were discussed to break it up which is more of a visual thing than a "hiding" thing. Commissioner Blank stated that he felt this was a good compromise. The Commission agreed to review this as part of the sign program and urged the developer to return with a sign that will be seen. Commissioner Blank inquired if the construction route should be specified. Commissioner Pentin stated that Safeway is required to build the first entrance into the retail property off of Valley Avenue for construction purposes; however, he could see not allowing any construction to come from the other sides. He indicated that part of the reason for having the first entrance built was to alleviate construction traffic on Bernal. Avenue so as not to have traffic go down to the housing development and down Valley Avenue. Commissioner Blank amended his motion to add that Condition No. 4 be amended to require the master sign program to come before the Planning Commission for review and approval. Commissioner Narum supported the additional condition and amended motion. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 25, 2010 Page 13 of 14