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- Commissioner Maas complimented Mr. Huff on the remodel of the restrooms. Mr. Huff described the outdoor bar azea and planters, which would retain the original landscaping motif along the street. He displayed the site plan and described the exterior lighting plan. Susan Garcia, applicant, noted that they were a thriving, successful business, thanks to the community. She noted that she and her husband intended to improve the building within the context of their business. She noted that the flavor of authentic Mexican architecture and design would be reflected within the context of Victorian architecture and that it would be compatible with the Downtown area. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Arkin noted that the building was a V ictorian in Downtown, and he did not want it to look Mexican. Chairperson Roberts noted that Victorians are ofren painted in vivid colors, such as the example on First Street. She did not have any problems with the expansion and believed that the setback would reduce the impact of the colors. She noted that the porch had been added to in the past. She did not believe that the lighting could be installed on the current fence. Commissioner Arkin moved to approve PDR-357 as conditioned in the staff report with the following modifications: I. The intensity of lights shall be dimmable and approved by the Planning Director; 2. The fence style will remain the same as the current style; and 3. The colors will remain the same as the current colors. Commissioner Fox seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Arkin and Fox. NOES: Commissioners Maas and Roberts. ABSTAIN: None. RECUSED: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Sullivan. The motion did not carry. Chairperson Roberts moved to approve PDR-357 as conditioned in the staff report, with the following modiTication that the intensity of lights shall be dimmable and approved by the Planning Director. Commissioner Maas seconded the motion. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 27, 2004 Page 8 of 12