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Ms. Soo replied that there is a condition that if the queuing of guests impacts the <br />drive -thru aisle, then the ordering point will be shifted closer to the window. <br />Chair O'Connor inquired why staff would not be more conservative and shift the <br />ordering point now so this does not have to be done twice. <br />Mr. Tassano replied that based on the capacity offered by the two drive -thru lanes, staff <br />believes there will not be an excessive queue. He stated that based on staff's analysis, <br />the configuration of the drive -thru lanes seems to work pretty well, and staff does not <br />see anything that would warrant that the design not be allowed to proceed. <br />Chair O'Connor asked Mr. Tassano to confirm that he is confident there will not be a <br />queuing problem backing up into the parking lot. <br />Mr. Tassano replied that is correct. <br />Mr. Weinstein then made a really quick clarification regarding one of the items <br />discussed by Commissioner Allen that the currently proposed roofing material actually is <br />concrete tile. <br />Commissioner Allen stated that she just noticed that. <br />Chair O'Connor noted that the concrete tile item could be taken off the list. He added <br />that if staff and the Traffic Engineer are confident that there will not be a queuing <br />problem, then that item can also be removed. He then stated that the Commission <br />discuss Commissioner Allen's proposals regarding softening and beautifying the <br />buildings a little bit more. <br />Commissioner Allen presented her recommendations: <br />1. Have more stone veneer at higher elevations and at a minimum on the north side <br />and on the east side, perhaps on pillars and on the corners or wherever strategic <br />locations are that would reduce the stucco and create an enhanced, top -notch <br />look. <br />Chair O'Connor and Commissioners Ritter and Piper stated that they were in <br />agreement with that. <br />2. Add any awnings or design elements on the north side so it does not look as <br />much like a fast -food restaurant. <br />Chair O'Connor noted that there is an awning element of wood or composite over <br />some of the windows on the east elevation. <br />Commissioner Allen stated that they could be carried over to the north side by <br />the windows to make them look more enhanced. <br />Commissioner Piper asked Commissioner Allen if she is proposing trellises like <br />those in the south elevation, with greenery or vines. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 22, 2014 Page 10 of 30 <br />