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, I . . . 5. MATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION Th\:I\: W\:I\: non\:. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. AP-96-03 (Z-96-23). Wade McClure for Boston Market Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's denial of a design review application to relocate the existing Boston Market awning to the exterior facade of the covered pedestrian walkway and install exterior lights located at 3901 B Santa Rita Road. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development) - C (Commercial) District. Mr. Iserson presented the staff report for the appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision to deny the relocation of the existing Boston Market awnings to the outside of the pedestrian arcade at 3901-B Santa Rita Road. Staff's feelings are still as they were in 1994 when the original request was modified to locate the awnings over the windows under the pedestrian arcade. Staff feels the placement of the awnings on the outside of the pedestrian arcade is not appropriate for the design theme of the in-line shopping center with a pedestrian arcade. The applicants also want to install lamps along with the relocated awnings. Staff is hesitant to allow the lights because of the additional lighting and glare created for the adjacent residential area. Staff noted that the TGI Friday has awnings similar to that desired by Boston Chicken, however, staff noted that the TGI Friday building is a stand-alone building, not an in-line center building, there is no arcade, and the awnings do not conflict with the design theme. For these reasons, staff recommends the Commission uphold the Zoning Administrator's denial of this application. In response to Commissioner Hovingh, Mr. Iserson believes the applicants have reconsidered their desires and at this time would like to get approval of their original request for awnings. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Wade McClure, 1026 San Miguel Road, Concord, represented Boston Market in this application. He noted that at the time the building was constructed, the awning location was modified. Mr. McClure advised that the awnings are not visible during most of the day, particularly in the evening, and is one of the reasons for the reconsideration of their location. When the awnings were installed on TGI Friday, the applicants felt they would be able to relocate their awnings, as well. Mr. McClure withdrew the request for the floodlights. Because this is an end unit of the building, the applicants' feel the awnings would be appropriate, Mr, McClure provided the Commissioners photos of other facilities in Bay Area cities that have the same type of awnings. Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 April 10, 1996