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The applicant has revised his plans to incorporate a double entry door at the Main Street entrance. The applicant has redesigned the brick/wrought iron wall located around the southern patio area with a 1 1/2 ft. tall brick base with 4 1/2 ft. of wrought iron railing on top. However, the brick/wrought iron wall has not been redesigned for the deck wall. A condition of approval addresses this situation. The applicant submitted a revised grading plan. Staff finds the proposed site grading plan as acceptable except for the discrepancy regarding elevations with respect to the Main Street sidewalk and building finished floor elevations. Previously Mr. Churka did not object to a condition prohibiting a drive-thru window, but he would now like the option of a walk-up window. Staff is opposed to this window where, as staff understands it, customers would park in the driveway adjacent to Ray Street and then walk to the window, because of the perception of a drive-thru lane and the possible congestion of cars stacking out onto Ray Street and the intersection. Staff would not have an objection to a true walk-up window. In conclusion, staff continues to have concerns with the design of this project. Staff agrees with the architectural style of the building and that the business belongs on Main Street. The conditions of approval were written to reflect the Commission's direction at its April 26, 1995 hearing. In response to Commission Hovingh, staff clarified that the two foot setback as noted in Drawing #3 is incorrect. Commissioner Barker inquired if a specific residential unit on St. Mary's fits the color requirements of the Design Guidelines. Mr. Iserson advised that the guidelines apply to commercial areas only. Chairman Wright inquired of staff if the parking variance is a necessity. Mr. Iserson noted that if the Commission is comfortable making the same determination as staff, a variance is not necessary. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Charles Huff, 30 West Neal Street. Mr. Huff questioned why issues settled in the previous meeting are being brought up again. Remaining issues to be discussed are the building colors, the length of some delivery trucks being 35 feet, the height of the turrets, and the handicapped access. Mr. Huff was of the impression that the brick elevation for the deck is the same as the building, lowering at the patio level. Mr. Huff advised that the drive-thru window issue is a miscommunication with staff. Customers would have to park in one of the regular parking spaces and walk to the window. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 May 24, 1995