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multiple front entrances are not necessary. He does not agree to the forest green base color. Commissioner McGuirk is concerned about the Guidelines--why does an apparently good looking project not adhere to the Guidelines? Commissioner Dove understands the security and privacy issues of the patio wall. He feels the higher turret at the St. John intersection gives the building a better looking perspective. Also of concern is the street widening being mandated by the City Council. This should not be debated, and if the City gives its assurance it will not cost the applicant more than $25,000, this should not be debated. He also prefers the one driveway and suggested specifying the use of a bobtail truck for deliveries. He walked Main Street and finds that all businesses are at street level. This would facilitate the access to the senior and handicapped citizens without compromising functionality. Chairman Wright likes the design of the building and would not want it reduced in size to provide more parking, and believes the in-lieu fees would be the easiest solution. The raised flooring is acceptable to the Commission. The building design is acceptable, with the higher turret focal point being on the south end. Chairman Wright would prefer the trim and siding colors be reversed. Mr. Iserson interjected that the Guidelines are very clear on the subject of color, and that not following them have here would compromise the City's ability to implement them elsewhere Downtown, as people repaint or build new buildings. Chairman Wright concurs with the proposed landscaping, but an actual landscaping plan needs to be worked out with staff. He also requested the landscape planters have low-flow sprinklers. He would also agree to two driveways (one marked entrance and one marked exit), but he would disallow a drive-thru window operation. Instead of adding more entrances, Chairman Wright suggested enlarging the Main Street entrance. The Commissioners discussed the patio walls further. Mr. Huff suggested the patio be raised up six inches so people could see over the three foot brick walls. Chairman Wright was trying to strike a compromise between staff's request for no barrier and the applicant's desire to have a three foot high solid brick wall. Mr. Huff advised that the deck is at floor level, and lowering the brick wall adjacent to the deck will make them uneven. Chairman Wright would like some concurrence that they will work the height of the wall out with staff. Regarding the Ray Street widening, Chairman Wright noted that the City Council has mandated this. In his opinion, the $25,000 fee requested by the City would be the cheapest option for the applicant. Mr. Higdon advised they would try to schedule this project to coincide with the applicant's opening. Commissioner Hovingh stated he prefers one d ri vewa y . Commissioner Hovingh motioned that the issue be continued. Planning Commission Minutes Page 14 April 26, 1995