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<br />Chairperson Maas advised that she does not want to see the plaza area used as a designated <br />,"'" smoking area and asked if it could be relocated to the north or east side. Mr. Graeser advised <br />that they could look at this. Discussion ensued regarding potential alternative smoking areas. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kameny thanked the applicant for working with staff, Mr. Cannon, and the <br />Planning Commission, noting that he appreciates the applicant's perseverance. <br /> <br />Larry Cannon, peer-reviewing architect, stated that he feels the applicant has done a really nice <br />job. He advised that he still prefers the tower orientation that is perpendicular to the street. He <br />advised that he prefers a different tower design because it relates to the other elements on the <br />building. Chairperson Maas asked for Mr. Cannon's opinion regarding the proposed glass, <br />noting that because the building is such a focal point, she wants to be sure that the glass will <br />obscure the window coverings. Mr. Cannon advised that this color will cause views to the <br />outside to look dinghy, but it should mitigate to some degree the views of the window coverings <br />from the outside. <br /> <br />THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED <br /> <br />Commissioner Kameny advised that he concurs with staff regarding the tower alignment and <br />design, noting that he feels it does more for the landscaping. <br /> <br />! <br /> <br />Commissioner Arkin moved to approve Case PUD-81-30-84D, subject to the conditions in <br />Exhibit "B," with the following modifications: <br />. The front plaza area be designated as a non-smoking area. <br />. Some small trees shall be planted along the rear (east) elevation, with the placement, <br />size and species to be worked out with staff. <br />. The pavers for the pathway on the north side ofthe building shall be connected through <br />the drive aisle. <br />Commissioner Kameny seconded the motion. <br /> <br />ROLL CALL VOTE <br /> <br />AYES: <br />NOES: <br />ABSENT: <br />ABSTAIN: <br /> <br />Commissioners Arkin, Karneny, Maas, Roberts, and Sullivan <br />None <br />None <br />None <br /> <br />Resolution No. PC-2001-46 was entered and adopted as motioned. <br /> <br />Commissioner Arkin expressed his appreciation to the applicant for meeting him at his work to <br />discuss the project. <br /> <br />The Planning Commission recessed for a break at 8:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Chairperson Maas reconvened the meeting at 8:10 p.m. <br /> <br />- <br /> <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES <br /> <br />September 26, 2001 <br /> <br />Page 6 <br />