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In response to aii inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Kerry Burns, Fire Administration Manager, noted that the two elevations were mailed to the residents after the meeting_ Ms. Burns noted that they received feedback from the neighborhood representatives about connecting the landscape area between the commercial center and the fire station to the residcnis_ She expected the residents to state that they preferred that not occur, and that they would like more blending. They requested guidance from the Commission whether that should occur or not_ The neighbors were concerned about loitering in the area and the possible infiltration into the neighborhood. Mr. Iserson noted that the designs would return for a formal design review, and that direction from the Commission was requested at this time to further shape the design. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED_ Craig Moore, 1693 East Gate Way, noted that he preferred Option B, and that he liked the look of a traditional fire station. He was not concerned about the pathway. Donald Lee, 1698 Whispering Oaks, would prefer a barrier near the pathway. He noted that the store sold liquor, and expressed concern about loitering and. littering_ He liked both elevations. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED_ In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Van Cleeve confirmed that Elevation B had the same color scheme as Elevation A. Chairperson Arkin noted that Option A blended with the residential neighborhood more, and that he preferred Option B before the meeting. He preferred Option A more aRer seeing the presentation, and would like the following changes made to A: break up the long roofline, such as by adding a turret to the entryway. He would like to see larger windows, and would like to see some of the design elements from Option B added to Option A. Commissioner Maas noted that she originally preferred Option A, since that was what the Commission wanted to see, but believed that Option B was very interesting and she now prefers Option B. Commissioner Roberts believed that Option B resembled a fire station from the 1920'x, and that its design was very warm and interesting. She wanted it to have more light, with appropriately designed windows. Commissioner Sullivan noted that he preferred Option B, but could live with Option A with dements of Option B_ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 12, 2003 Page 7