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design review stage: one showing the site plan with the reorientation with the access, and one ,;-.. with the existing orientation and the access. Mr. Pavan suggested that consideration be given to providing the pedestrian linkage using brick or tile from the tower element up to Hopyard Road through the berm. Commissioner Harvey noted that one of the things that is so appealing about the rendering is the absence of the berm and the fact that there is grass instead of the parking lot. Commissioner Roberts stated that one of the things that they liked about this area was that the landscaping on the berm is mature and it was going to be maintained, and she would hate to remove very much of that berm. Commissioner Kameny suggested removing the berm at the corner of Gibraltar and Hopyard. Mr. Graeser commented that this may be a big question for Hacienda Business Park because they have standard entry elements to the park in this area. Chairperson Sullivan confirmed that with regard to the tower orientation and the creation of a pedestrian opening in the berm, the Planning Commission is asking to see some options. There was agreement that a visual path to the street is appropriate. Mr. Graeser advised that they would look at providing an access to the north entrance that would not require walking between cars. 3. Extent of brick veneer Mr. Graeser commented that they wanted to add a higher level of finish and detail that would improve upon other concrete buildings and so they added brick veneer to the majority of the building, focusing on the portions of the building that would have the most visual impact to the adjacent streets. He advised that they would like to leave the placement of the brick veneer as it is currently designed. Chairperson Sullivan stated that he feels it would look odd if the brick is only on the front since you can see the sides of the building while travelling on Hopyard Road, and he would like to see it wrapped around, or not have it at all. Commissioner Roberts advised that she would like it to be wrapped around, as the Commission has always desired full architectural articulation. Commissioner Kameny and Commissioner Harvey concurred. 4. Entry tower archway, and 7. Single versus double coursing (rows) of accent brick above 1st floor and 2nd floor windows Commissioner Kameny stated that either alternative A or C is fine. Commissioner Roberts agreed, noting that she feels alternative A is more graceful. Commissioner Harvey advised that he feels alternative C is more architecturally consistent with the rest ofthe building. He noted that he likes the idea of the double layers of brick on the lower windows (alternative B). Chairperson Sullivan and Commissioner Roberts concurred with Commissioner Harvey regarding the double coursing of bricks on the lower windows. ,-- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 22, 2001 Page 5