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Chair Brown asked the height of the existing building. Ms. Soo stated it was 19 feet. She explained that the building height remained the same and only the tower element was increasing. Commissioner Nibert asked if the fencing abutting the neighbors to the north and west would be replaced. Ms. Soo stated it would remain. Commissioner Nibert asked if there were fencing requirements for the childcare. Ms. Soo stated the fence around the playground met State licensing requirements and the project was conditioned so activities would not go beyond the existing building on the north side. Commissioner Nibert asked the function of the tower and if it enclosed the HVAC. Ms. Soo deferred to the architect. Chair Brown asked if the previous conditions of approval were covered in the current conditions. Ms. Soo confirmed. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Applicant Bill Wood, William Wood Architects, gave a presentation on the project regarding façade improvements, ADA requirement upgrades, fencing, landscaping, proposed design, and efforts to reduce impacts to neighbors. Commissioner Nibert questioned the tower functionality. Mr. Wood stated the area would likely hide the mechanical equipment. Chair Brown asked if the wall sconces were for subtle lighting on the outside of the building. Mr. Wood stated the sconces were for accent and indirect lighting. Aaron Cooper provided his support related to the project and mentioned the assets the Chabad to the community. Joshua Zebberman provided his support related to the project and mentioned the interest from the community. Michael Miller provided his support for the design and inquired about the type of fencing on the west side. Fr. Ron Culmer provided his support related to the project, asked about the trash enclosure and requested the parking remain as currently exist. Ms. Soo stated the trash enclosure doors would not encroach on parking and parking would be restricted during trash collection times. Mark Hoffman provided his support related to the project and mentioned the design would improve the existing look of the building. Ed Broome provided his support related to the project and asked if the mature pine trees would be removed. Ms. Soo stated the arborist report indicated they would be retained. The applicant and Ms. Soo addressed the comments and concerns from Mr. Miller and provided closing remarks. Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 of 10 April 14, 2021 021 mmissioner 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 good screening around the Community Center Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 10 April 14, 2021