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r Chairperson Maas advised that the Commission was aware that Mr. Huff was the project architect. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Roberts noted that she had seen the colors in other interiors, and noted that mauve and green were in fashion. Commissioner Arkin noted that the public believed that the Planning Commission was responsible for the all the colors downtown, and noted that he would like to weigh in on the color schemes. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Maas, Commissioner Sullivan noted that he was not convinced of the necessity oflowering and lengthening the windows. Commissioner Arkin believed that a restaurant would look better with lower windows, but could understand the argument of the historical significance of the building. Chairperson Maas believed that lower windows could be important to a restaurant. Commissioner Roberts believed that the success of a restaurant did not lie in the windows. She noted that this building would probably not be used as a bank again. r Commissioner Sullivan did not believe that the modifications to the windows would look bad, but he asked if the Commission wished to maintain historical integrity of the building the way it was. He noted that the choice to alter the windows may increase viability of the business, and maintain a historic appearance. Chairperson Maas noted that there were other historical aspects of the building that were being retained, such as the cornices and pillars, and she did not believe that lowering the windows would detract from the historical character of the building. Commissioner Roberts noted that she was very annoyed that the building walls were cut before the applicant received approval to modify the windows. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Maas, Commissioner Sullivan noted that he did not have a problem with the awnings, because they were not permanent and could be removed. He was not ready to approve the colors until he could see them in an elevation. Chairperson Maas noted that she would like to see updated color renderings before approving the windows, without the neon tube, and added that she would like to give the application a fair shot. She thought it might be best to continue the item. Mr. Iserson noted that would be possible, and noted that there may be a delay for the applicant to open his business. He suggested that the public hearing be re-opened to hear from the applicant. r PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 23, 2002 Page 24