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Mr. Stoklosa noted that a model normally cost $12,000. Chairperson Roberts expressed some concern about the size of the building being doubled. Mr. Stoklosa replied that was a business decision by his client. He believed it would also better suit the Spanish-style building. Commissioner Maas requested a peer review of this design. Commissioner Fox noted that this design looked similaz to that at 325 Ray Street, especially the second floor, especially the right-side elevation featuring the long row of windows. She requested that it be made less similar. In response to Commissioner Sullivan's request, Mr. Stoklosa agreed to produce an illustration showing the isometric view from two perspectives. He noted that he could make a simple model that showed massing. Mr. Stoklosa noted that the list he received from staff was generally acceptable, but he believed that adding balcony treatments to the window would render the building very busy. He noted that the balconies would be added above the front and back entrances. He believed that the size of the window treatment should not be made smaller, which would be too busy. He believed the windows and arches should remain lazger to remain in proportion to the size of the building. The curved wall would use heavy wood windows and doors, which would match the style of the building as well as add mass and presence. He displayed the elevations for the Commission. Robert Byrd, St. Mary's Street, noted that he submitted a letter to the Commission and added that he liked the proposed design. He noted that the public pazking lot was created as part of the Parking Assessment District. He did not see the point of in-lieu parking fees if the extra cars would use the public parking lot anyway. He hoped that the Commission would consider vitality issues in addition to design issues. Commissioner Sullivan noted that this workshop was meant to address design issues and that the other issues would be further explored before the formal hearing. A discussion of in-lieu parking fees ensued. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Chairperson Roberts noted that there was not much room in the front for public art and believed that a mosaic bench and trees would be a suitable amenity. Commissioner Arkin noted that he would like to see a more detailed model, showing the massing, in order to make a better judgment about the azchitecture. Commissioner Maas would like to see Larry Cannon perform the peer review. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 13, 2004 Page 11 of 15