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Minutes Planning Commission June 24, 1987 Commissioner Tarver said there may be a number of people who are here to address the issue and he would hate to see them asked to wait. He, therefore, stated he would like to know the feeling of the folks in the audience. Commissioner Michelotti would like to see all of the discussion come at one time. Commissioner Mahern was in favor of an organized presentation. Commissioner Lindsey asked for a show of hands of people in the audience for this proposal. After the response, Chairman Lindsey stated this item would be continued to August 26, 1987 as requested. PUD-87-10, Warren Avenue Associates Application of Warren Avenue Associates for Planned Unit Development rezoning and development plan approval for a single-story, approximately 7,750 square foot building for retail commercial uses and for related improvements, to be located on an approximately 20,000 square foot site, located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Hopyard Road and Owens Drive. Mr. Quaglia presented the staff report recommending approval of this application. The Commissioners discussed with staff the circulation of the Burger King and and other businesses in this particular complex. Chairman Lindsey said he didn't want to create another situation like that which exists at Valley and Hopyard (Hopyard Center). In the case of the Hopyard Center they must cover the canal to get more parking and this was an act done out of desperation. Mr. Quaglia stated he didn't know if it is a feasible alternative to develop the subject site as a parking lot alone. Mr. Quaglia stated perhaps the landscaping could be reduced somewhat to add additional parking. The public hearing was opened. Michael Woldemar, 1226 San Pablo Avenue, Richmond, represented Iver Hilde and Warren Avenue Associates. Mr. Woldemar reviewed the staff report as well as surrounding uses of the property. A 3300 sq. ft. office building has been approved right next door. As part of that development plan approval a new parking lot was approved connecting the driveway portion. Mr. Woldemar reviewed the circulation of the site and orientation of the building. They have provided parking which meets the parking requirements of the City. They are currently providing two spaces over the parking requirements. Further staff is requiring uses be limited to those requiring one parking space per 300 sq. ft. and they agree to this restriction. Mr. Woldemar reviewed the covered arcade and eave line for the pedestrian space proposed. Mr. Woldemar then further reviewed the materials and colors to be used. They agree with the recommendation of the City staff concerning their proposed wall mounted sign. The balance of the signage program is for illustrative purposes only and requires further discussion with staff. -• 3 -