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THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. <br /> The Commission then discussed the Work Session topics: <br /> A. Would the Planning Commission support the requested exceptions if the project <br /> were to move forward as proposed? <br /> Commissioner Olson stated that he would. He added that he did not like the word "if' as <br /> this is a great project that ought to go forward as soon as possible. <br /> Commissioner Narum agreed. She stated that she can support the exceptions that are <br /> being requested. She added that she likes the way it looks and can support it even if it <br /> is not necessarily consistent with the guidelines. With respect to the retail depths of <br /> 47 feet and 57 feet, she commented that she assumes the developer has people who <br /> are experts in leasing and who feel they can get these spaces leased at those varying <br /> depths. <br /> Commissioner Blank said yes. <br /> Commissioner Pearce agreed with Commissioner Narum's comments. She noted that <br /> the sole goal is to get retail in here, and if the applicant believes this kind of depth can <br /> support the retail, she is all for it. <br /> Commissioner O'Connor said yes. <br /> Chair Pentin said yes too. He indicated that he loves the 360 retail and recalls that <br /> when Tully's was built Downtown, he thought it would be a busy corner, and it is now <br /> the drawing point Downtown. He added that he thinks the plaza on that corner may end <br /> up with the same thing, with the residential and the corporate. <br /> Commissioner O'Connor stated that he does not believe the Commission has seen the <br /> actual detail of the "James Paxson" wall and hopes that it does not block any visibility of <br /> the retail. <br /> Commissioner Narum noted that she did not see any comment on the kind of trees. <br /> Chair Pentin indicated that the Landscape Architect will be up in a minute. <br /> EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 10, 2012 Page 8 of 11 <br />