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evening to the Commissioners. Ms. Kline advised that the an in-lieu parking fee agreement r- would be required for this project. She also advised that the applicant has voluntarily complied with the Planning Commission's Green Building recommendation and the project would qualify for the "certified" status. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Roberts, Ms. Kline provided information regarding the setbacks for the existing and new buildings. Commissioner Roberts commented that if this project is approved and built, any thought of extending Railroad Avenue through this particular lot will not be possible. Ms. Kline advised that there was a similar situation when Mr. Grimes built his landscaping business project on Spring Street, and his development was in the path of all three potential alignments. She noted that this is a potential risk and Mr. Mendez is aware of it, but she noted that there are three possible alignments. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Kameny, Ms. Kline stated that the in-lieu parking fee is approximately $8,500 per space, but this is being reevaluated. Ms. Seto advised that these funds will be used to provide parking through various options. Commissioner Arkin questioned whether it would be possible to park in the driveway. Ms. Kline advised that this proposal has been studied by the Fire Marshal and Condition #50 provides for the towing of vehicles that are illegally parked in fire lanes. ,-- Commissioner Arkin asked if it the two garages must always be available for parking, or whether the one-car garage could be used for storage. Ms. Kline advised that part of the project is approval is that the parking spaces in the garages be provided. Ms. Kline stated that the condition could be strengthened to enforce this requirement. Commissioner Arkin inquired as to whether an architectural peer review had been done on the project. He noted that he feels for the craftsman architectural style, the design is simplistic, and he feels the colors are rather boring. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Frank Auf der Maur, Jr., 148 Spring Street, advised that he is the project architect. He advised that the property owners, Mr. and Mrs. Mendez, have been deeply involved in the design and color and material selection. He noted that they are in agreement with the conditions of approval and asked that the Planning Commission support staffs recommendation for approval. r- Mr. Auf der Maur commented on the roof height and the plate line of the second floor. He stated that he was concerned about meeting the residential nature of Ray Street. He noted that they looked at this parcel as a transition between the commercial and residential uses. He stated that he and Mr. Iserson agreed that as long as the second floor did not go past the existing residences, the lower floor and porch projecting into that area would give a residential and pedestrian feel that meets a lot of the Downtown Design Guidelines. Mr. Auf der Maur advised that the original craftsman homes did not have a lot of masonry and that a lot of the buildings in the Downtown PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 13, 2002 Page 8