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Mr. Jost stated that the storm drain is basically stubbed for future use. He indicated, however, that whatever is proposed for the site must be treated, and, therefore, the abandoned storm drains would more than likely not be used in the future. Commissioner Pentin referred to Condition No. 73 which states that minor changes to the plan can be allowed subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development and asked for a definition of "minor." Mr. Pavan stated that staff has attempted in the past to define "minor" and had no success, and that "minor" is determined on a case -by -case basis. He explained that a proposed modification is judged against the conditions and approved plans, and then a determination is made as to whether the change is minor or major and requires more scrutiny and potentially a hearing before the Planning Commission. Commissioner Pentin inquired if the sign program, size of windows, or illumination would be considered major or minor. Mr. Pavan stated that it would likely require a modification to the PUD. He noted that changing the trim or window colors would be considered minor. Commissioner Pearce referred to the Fehr and Peers Transportation Impact Study, which was updated in November, and stated that she did not believe there were any impact studies once it was determined there was no longer going to be a gas station but would instead be some sort of drive - through. She requested more detail in connection with the statement on page 24 of the staff report that the City's Traffic Engineer states that the mitigation measure is still applicable. Mr. Pack stated that staff considered this to be a minor change. He explained that they looked at what the applicant proposed, determined that the traffic impacts were not significantly different than what was proposed with the gas station, and a decision was made that no further analysis was necessary. Commissioner Blank stated that as one who frequents Bernal Corners, there have been many occasions when he has had to wait five minutes just to get a pump. He indicated that he finds it difficult to imagine that a drive - through would not generate as many trips. He inquired if it would change the flow patterns because of the drop in traffic. Mr. Pack replied that when staff looks at the traffic impacts, they look at the worst case scenario to determine what sort of mitigation might be needed. He explained that staff determined that if there were fewer trips, the mitigation would already be identified and would not be changed. Commissioner Pearce referred to the page 3 of the November 10 study which talks about project trip generation. She noted that in comparing a pharmacy with a drive - through versus a service station with a drive - through, she was not certain that a pharmacy can be compared to a service station in terms of PM peak -hour trips because EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 25, 2010 Page 4 of 14