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Chair Allen agreed Commissioner O'Connor stated that the Commission should continue what it did for 511 Main Street because that is what was done in the past. He noted that this is the first project with 1,800 square feet of patio for a dining room that is exclusive to one use; it is a little different than what the Commission has seen and done in the past with a couple of plazas. He stated that he does not want to infringe on them but still thinks that the project should have more than three. Commissioner Balch stated that he was debating between three and five, and one of his big things is he does not want to hold this applicant to a standard that was not known going in. He indicated, however, that he clearly sees Commissioner Allen's point that destroying parking on site and not replenishing it is an issue. Commissioner Piper moved to approve Case P15 -0142, subject to the Conditions of Approval as listed in Exhibit A of the staff report. Commissioner Nagler seconded the motion. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he did bring up the transom windows not being a requirement, and he does not know if the applicant's architect has already made a change to the transom windows. He indicated that he would like to take that condition out before the Commission votes on the motion. Mr. Weinstein stated that it is a fairly minor change and staff does not feel extremely strong about it. He indicated that it is a concept that is identified in the Downtown Design Guidelines and a design feature that is desirable in the Downtown on the first floor. He pointed to the transom windows on the second floor and so it would essentially be transferring those down to the windows on the first floor with a similar grid pattern essentially on the tops of these windows. He added that it would be a positive addition to the design, but staff does not feel extraordinarily strong about their inclusion and would support the Commission if it feels otherwise. Chair Allen stated that she could go either way. She indicated that she personally thinks the first floor looks fine as it, and the transom windows seem to be more prominent on the second floor, which makes sense on that one area because it is much larger and taller. She added that she does not know if they are necessary downstairs and is fine with the proposal to remove it as a requirement, and the applicant can still choose to include them. Commissioner O'Connor moved to amend the motion to delete Condition No. 7 regarding the addition of transom windows on the first floor. Commissioners Piper and Nagler accepted the amendment to remove Condition No. 7 as a requirement. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 13, 2015 Page 20 of 32