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concerned about the overhang, from an abundance of caution, but that it is a sharp - looking building and he would change anything in the design. Commissioner O'Connor stated that parking is a bigger issue for this building as they are supplying 1,800 square feet of outdoor dining. He pointed out that there is a demand for that, and more people are going to occupy this restaurant. He indicated that he is not suggesting that the same exact fee should be provided per 300 square feet, but the building that was torn down required 12 spaces, and this one needs only three. He stated that he does not want to come up short when it is time to build something Downtown in the railroad right -of -way or elsewhere, and he does not want to end up where the City does not have the money so it never gets built. He indicated that he hopes more there are more renovations and improvement in Downtown, but there is a lot more demand today and there will be a need for parking places for these cars. He noted that both the City and PDA are concerned about the demand for parking; he did not think adding three spaces will be enough but he is not sure requiring all nine spaces is the right thing to do either. He indicated that the Commission has seen some other projects that have gone through, and the City has not always asked for the right amount of parking or in -lieu fees to get where it should be. He stated that this practice needs to be stopped and that either parking or the in -lieu fees be required so parking can be built someplace. Commissioner Balch asked if the net parking credit the applicant is getting is three. Commissioner O'Connor confirmed that the net is three right now; the extra square feet of outside space is not being counted because it is not within the building. Commissioner Nagler inquired if the applicant is getting credit for the 12 spaces on the notion that the Downtown has somehow already accommodated for those 12 spaces. Commissioner Balch said yes, based on the areas they would need to eat, and the net of three. Chair Allen stated that the building would receive 15 spaces excluding the outdoor dining. Commissioner O'Connor stated that an extra six would be required for the outdoor dining area, if based on 300 square feet; it would then be 21 instead of 15. Commissioner Balch inquired if this refers to the second floor area since the outdoor dining on the first -floor patio is 500 square feet. He noted that the upper level terrace is 1,300 square feet, which would make a total of 18. Chair Allen noted that would be an additional five. Commissioner O'Connor said yes. He noted that parking was not required in some of the other buildings but instead of an outdoor dining area per se, as opposed to terraces, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 13, 2015 Page 14 of 32