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Commissioner Brown said he believes the Commission is getting ahead of themselves by trying to design future dealerships and that he agrees with Commissioner O'Connor that the applicant will presumably know the market and design the lots to maximize his revenue. Vice Chair Nagler concluded that the Commissioners have made consistent comments that suggest a way to substantially improve the application. He agreed with all of the comments and asked staff to address the issues of drainage, runoff, grading, and the like when the lot is built with the understanding that a building will someday be built on Lot #2. Vice Chair Nagler added that what has changed on this auto mall site since the original permit was issued and the plan was adopted is the development across the street and the increased amount of traffic. He elaborated on how the freeway entrance with the Stoneridge extension is used as a major point of entrance and exit to the City and not just to get to those businesses, so the appearance of this vacant lot actually has taken on more importance to us as a City than when the whole site was initially permitted. Therefore, Vice Chair Nagler agreed that he would like to see additional landscaping along the perimeter of the property when the application comes back to the Commission. Mr. Beaudin summarized that the Commission would like to see landscape improvements and lighting concerns addressed: He asked if options for the future layouts, as requested by Commissioner Allen, were of interest to the majority of the Commission or if they were comfortable with the layout as proposed knowing it could change when dealership#2 and #3 submit their applications. Commissioner O'Connor replied that he is comfortable with the layout as is Commissioner Ritter agreed with Commissioner Allen with regard to ensuring proper drainage. Mr. Beaudin assured the Commission that staff will have a grading and drainage plan with the site plan. Commissioner Brown agreed that he is comfortable with the layout as proposed. Commissioner Allen agreed with the layout as proposed. Mr. Beaudin asked if the Commission was interested in the applicant producing a market analysis or if they were comfortable with leaving it up to the applicant to watch what the market brings, and respond at that time. Vice Chair Nagler replied that he believes the applicant will design the property in a way to maximize his profits. He added though, that it would be in the City's best interest to be sure the site looks as appealing as possible to attract those future opportunities. The Commission agreed unanimously. Mr. Beaudin concluded that staff would focus on the landscaping, lighting, and drainage and move forward with the shared parking arrangement that's been proposed to future dealership#2. DRAFT EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, June 28, 2017 Page 10 of 10