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~ is more attractive than the usual concrete. However, there are hid en costs involved as to maintainence as it does not stand up as well as concrete and also sh ws various stains. However, he indicated a 10/1 mix of colored asphalt and =ment be cost effective and attractive. Commissioner Wright questioned Mr, Freedman as to whether angl parking would provide more parking than parallel. Mr. Freedman indicated that angled p king should provide a small increase in parking space. Commissioner Horan asked Mr. Freedman how many companies se I the interlocking pavers and whether it would be difficult to get them, should they decide to go that way. Mr. Freedman replied there is plenty of competition on the pavers and e should have no problem getting them. Commissioner McGuirk discussed the lighting with Mr. Freedman d felt that for early evening dining, more lighting would be required than presently exis . Mr. Freedman advised the existing street lighting could be switched from the front of Main Street to the side streets; this was not a necessity and they could be adequate as ey are now. However, Mr. Freedman advised that a "tree" light would be more appropriat to provide lighting for dining or sidewalk purposes, as well as street lighting. ~ Commissioner McGuirk further questioned Mr. Freedman as to the oncept of the flexible zone and said he understood that a merchant could "opt" to have a exible zone in front of his business. Mr. Freedman agreed a merchant could choose use flexible zone for dining or to rtain the parking; however, this has not all been figured out y t. He felt that a "flexible ordinance" would have to be created. Commissioner McGuirk expressed concern about cars going by whi e people are dining and felt people would object to that. Mr. Freedman noted that the conc pt is used a lot in European countries and people appear to like it a lot. Commissioner Mahem commented that she liked the Mountain Vie renovation and how they were doing their downtown area; however, she expressed con m that while parking, fumes would go directly into the dining areas. She recommended at parking situated near a dining area be designated to eliminate fumes as much as possible. r. Freedman responded that a buffer of planters/flower pots could be installed to alleviate t problem. He noted that this is a changeable aspect and further recommended that the C ty pay for the planters so that they would have some kind of control, or the merchant could p rchase them and the City could be reimbursed at some point. Chairman Hovingh asked for clarification as to the cost of Option . Mr. Freedman noted that Option C could be done for about the same cost as Option A. Mr. lserson clarified that none of the options include irrigation on 'n Street. He advised that irrigation could be included at a.cost of about $45,000, which as agreed to by Mr. Special Meeting - Minutes Planning Commission May 20, 1992 Page 4