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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 />Topics B and C were considered together. <br />B. Are the on -site circulation, parking layout, and positioning of the buildings <br />acceptable? <br />C. Does the Planning Commission support the use of shared office /residential spaces <br />to meet some of the required residential parking <br />Chair Pentin said absolutely yes for shared spaces. <br />Commissioner Pearce stated that given what staff and the applicant have said, she is in <br />support of shared parking. She noted she is comfortable with the 360 retail positioning, <br />the buildings are great, the parking layout looks good, and there is sufficient circulation. <br />Commissioner Blank stated that he was fine with both questions. He noted that his only <br />comments are relatively minor ones that he has already made regarding finding some <br />way to enhance the tie between the retail and the plaza. He reiterated that he is not <br />looking to eliminate the plaza or suggesting that it is a bad thing. He indicated that he <br />has seen this kind of approach in southern California and it is very successful. He <br />added that this could be a great amenity and a really big hit. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 10, 2012 Page 12 of 19 <br />