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Commissioner Lutz commented that he feels the project is very good looking; he also advised that the slight increase in FAR is not a concern to him. . Commissioner Wright stated that since the building design, landscaping, parking are well within the norms, he is also not concerned about the increased FAR. . . Commissioner Cooper supports the project application. Commissioner McGuirk supports the project, but is concerned about the precedence of adding additional traffic and traffic problems with no traffic mitigations proposed to date. Staff advised that the property owner did agree to participate in any traffic mitigation measures if the West Las Positas freeway interchange does not go forward. Commissioner Dove thanked the applicants for spreading the handicapped parking throughout the parking lot. Staff advised Commissioner Dove that a loading area is not necessary in an office building. Commissioner Wright motioned, seconded by Commissioner McGuirk, recommending approval of PUD-80-16-15D, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit B. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Cooper, Lutz, McGuirk, Wright and Chair Barker None None None Resolution No. PC 96-87 was entered approving PUD-80-16-15D, as motioned. c. Z-96-229. Joseoh and Maricela Barone Application for design review approval to erect a temporary tent over the existing outdoor dining deck for Barone's Restaurant located at 475 St. John Street. Zoning for the property is C-C (Central Commercial), Downtown Revitalization District. Mr. Iserson presented the staff report on the application for design review approval to erect a temporary tent over the existing outdoor dining deck for Barone's Restaurant located at 475 St. John Street. At this time last year, staff approved a temporary tent placed over the outdoor dining area with the understanding that if further approvals were requested, the matter be brought to the Commission for review. Again, the applicant wishes to install the tent during December and January. The tent is fabric, 12 feet in height, and 775 sq. ft in area. The applicant will work with the building department and fife department to ensure all codes are satisfied. From a design point of view. staff is not opposed to the tent. The one concern of staff is the related parking issues associated with the addition of outdoor dining areas. Outdoor dining areas are considered seasonal and do not require additional parking. However "winterizing" what was once considered a "seasonal" dining area is slightly problematic. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 November 20, 1996