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d. PDR-316. Mario Saavedra Workshop to review and provide comments on a proposal to demolish the existing building at 347 Division Street and to construct an approximately 3,252-square- foot building. Zoning for the property is CC (Central Commercial) Downtown Revitalization District. Commissioner Kameny advised that he was along-time client of the applicant and had developed a personal and business relationship with him. He recused himself from this item and left the dais. Commissioner Fox took Commissioner Kameny's place on the dais Mr. Otto summazized the staff report; staff sought the Commission's assessment of the appropriateness of the azchitectural style and whether the project should be peer-reviewed by the City' consulting architect. He described the proposed use and noted that the proposed floor area ratio was 57 percent. Because the FAR did not exceed 80 percent, the project was not required to provide any off-street pazking due to its location within the pazking assessment district. He described and displayed the proposed colors and materials of the project. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mark Stoklosa, project azchitect, noted that he would be available to answer questions. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas regazding the addition of a window in the east elevation of the front entry wall, Mr. Stoklosa noted that it would be a small window. He noted that other buildings that he has designed were very compatible with the Downtown azchitecture and that enhanced the Downtown character. He added that as a licensed azchitect, he did not believe it was necessary to subject his designs to peer review. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas regazding flexibility in the tan color, Mr. Stoklosa noted that he wished to use more of an adobe color and added that he would be flexible in color selection. Commissioner Maas agreed with Mr. Stoklosa's opinion regazding the peer review for this project. Mario Saavedra, building owner, noted that he and his wife wished to create an attractive building for the Downtown. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Arkin noted that the architecture bothered him a great deal in this location. Chairperson Roberts agreed with Commissioner Arkin's assessment and added that while some elements may be appropriate, some of the building angles may not weaz well over the long term. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 23, 2004 Page 9 of IS