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and parking lot. In response to Chair Brown, Mr. Tassano confirmed the existing short, bushy trees would most likely be removed. Commissioner Gaidos stated his preference to retain as many oak trees as possible. He suggested the pathway meander around the trees, although he did not anticipate a large pedestrian presence due to traffic. Commissioner Pace commended efforts to retain trees and replace any removed with heritage trees. Commissioner Ritter agreed with Commissioners Gaidos and Pace. Commissioner Nibert stated the arborist report indicated a number of trees with severe injuries and asked if the heritage trees would be removed or saved. Ms. Hagen stated the City's landscape architect would work with the project team to determine the trees to be preserved. Commissioner Nibert then asked about trees to be removed due to construction conflicts. Ms. Hagen explained the trees to be removed in the small area on the southwest corner for the new driveway and emergency access lane. In response to Commissioner Nibert, Ms. Hagen explained the trees in the riparian area were being removed for health and safety reasons. Discussion Point #4 4. a) Does the Planning Commission support the proposed building architecture and detailing, design, colors, and materials? b) Does the Planning Commission support the proposed building and dome heights? Chair Brown asked about Staff's concerns with the buildings being over 30 feet. Ms. Hagen explained that staff would like all buildings, with the exception of the dome, to be consistent with all zoning and general heights in the surrounding area. Chair Brown asked if there was an architectural reason for these buildings being just over 30 feet. Ms. Hagen stated she had not heard a reason. Commissioner Allen stated she would like the height, with the exception of the dome, to be 30 feet as recommended by staff. She suggested a single story versus two story for the community center building. She requested additional articulation where visible and appropriate. Commissioner Gaidos agreed with articulation and indicated support for the architecture, detailing, design, colors and materials and proposed building and dome height. Commissioner Pace stated the applicant had done a nice job and suggested additional breaking of massing on the second story. Commission Ritter agreed that the design as submitted was close to the 30-foot requirements and reminded his fellow Commissioners to not rule from the bench. Commissioner Nibert expressed his agreement with the materials mentioned for Discussion Point 4a. Ms. Hagen confirmed the additional stone elements and gable. He suggested the applicant provide information on the height over 30 feet. Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 10 April 14, 2021