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. . . Michael Goldsworthy, 3860 Blackhawk Road, Suite 170, Danville, is the project architect. Mr. Goldsworthy discussed the several iterations to redesign the BP station to better fit staff's vision. In looking at the surrounding buildings, the commonality is that they all had articulation, they were light color and smooth in texture. These features were incorporated into the standard building design, as well as including a roof structure on the Wendy's and carwash buildings that emulate the roof structure of the BofA building. Mr. Goldsworthy redesigned the Wendy's monument sign by taking off the cameo, made it five feet in height and designed it to integrate better with the building. Commissioner Wright inquired if the pylon features could be eliminated from the Wendy's building and whether the parapet structures could be made higher on the BP canopy. Mr. Goldsworthy concurred with both of these suggestions. Commissioner McGuirk inquired if the underground gas tanks were located to facilitate the gas station circulation. He feels the gas tanks are too close to the restaurant location and would like them moved to the opposite side. Mr. Goldsworthy assumes that it would be possible to move the underground storage tanks. In response to Commissioner Wright, it was advised that the Wendy's officials are agreeable to the added costs incurred from the added architectural features. Jim Gresham, 7011 KoIl Center Parkway, #210, stated he is representing the Principal Financial Group who are the owners of Bernal Corporate Park and 4900 and 5000 Hopyard. Mr. Gresham feels it is important to not lose sight of the fact that this area was originally intended to be part of a PUD. They are emphatically opposed to this development because (1) drive through restaurant and service station uses are not consistent with the uses in Signature/Meyers developments and (2) the amount of traffic in the awkward circulation will have a negative impact. They are not opposed to the future use of sit-down restaurants in this area. He does not feel any improvement to the access of the parking garage is necessary . In response to Commissioner Wright, Mr. Gresham advised they are opposed to the proposed uses and the major modification to the PUD which were not contemplated at its origin. He feels other uses would be more compatible. In response to Chairman Lutz, Mr. Newman addressed the topic of owners associations. The parcel owners formed a committee, and letters of response from Providian and Principal Financial Group (comprise 55% of the acreage) are in opposition to the development. The other three parcel owners were in favor of the project (comprise 45% of the acreage). Providian felt the gas station and fast food uses should be located on the northerly portion of the parcel. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CWSED PIaJmIng Commission Minutes Page 8 April 10, 1996