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. . . Commissioner McGuirk inquired about the wrought iron window planters. He feels there is nothing to protect pedestrians from the mess or dripping water other than the awnings. Mr. lserson feels that flower pots don't require much water and conditions of approval speak to the maintenance of the awnings. Commissioner McGuirk feels the wrought iron planters will add character to the flat wall. , Combining the two parking lots was discussed. Commissioner McGuirk expressed that he would like to have some landscaping retained between the two lots. Commissioner Dove inquired about the use of elevators to the second floor apartments. Mr. Iserson stated the Code requires elevators in a building with at least twenty units. Commissioner Cooper feels the elevator would be a nice amenity to the residents. Commissioner McGuirk inquired of Commissioner Dove about his request to move the trash enclosure. Commissioner Dove commented his request stemmed from the fact that most of the trash would come from restaurant uses, and he was concerned of the smell, insects, etc. being so close to the residential units. Chairwoman Barker discussed with staff the calculation for parking. No restaurant use was calculated in the parking figures. She is concerned that there is not enough parking for this project. Mr. Iserson feels adequate space will be provided when the lot is combined with the Bank of America parking lot. Further, people tend to park on Main Street. Staff is comfortable that there will be sufficient parking. Staff advised the Commission that a letter from Chris Beratlis was received stating concerns with the parking aspect of the project. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Michael Goldsworthy, Hallmark Design Group, 3860 Blackhawk Rd., Danville, represented the applicant and feels they are in general conformance with the staff report and conditions of approval. The applicant has agreed to pay the in-lieu parking fees, the negotiations with the Bank of America officials seem very promising. However, he wanted to address the issues of the planters. The applicants do not feel they are appropriate because the addition of the planter is compounded by issues of fire egress from the windows, making the planter swing away from the wall, water supply, water drainage, etc. The applicants are not in favor of the planters or gratings on the windows, however, they would be willing to work with staff. Regarding the relocation of the trash enclosure, the applicants are opposed to relocating the trash enclosure to the parking lot. The new trash enclosures now require doors, walls, ventilation, sprinklers, sewers, grease/oil separators, etc. The applicants are trying to keep the parking area open and the combining of the two parking lots may cause it to be relocated again. With the requirement of sewers, separators, etc., it is not easy to relocate the trash enclosure. The applicants feel it will be inconvenient for the residents and tenants to walk across the parking lot to the trash enclosure. In response to Commissioner Cooper, Mr. Goldsworthy thought it would be possible to run the ventilation pipe to the roof if left in its current placement. He also advised that a condition of approval states that a restaurant use cannot wash their mats in the parking lot. The trash enclosure provides an enclosed area for this activity as well as being equipped with a water supply. Plaoning Commission Minutes Page 9 September 11, 1996