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Minutes Planning Commissic 4/10/85 Howard Sword, 2171 Goldcrest, represented Sente Associates and Clyde Vaughn. They felt strongly that the design concept would achieve the desired effects for the downtown area and maintain the old downtown theme. Their development would increase the pedestrian business in the downtown area. Commissioner Lindsey asked if the parking would be enclosed within the project and asked how the area would be illuminated. Mr. Sword reviewed the lighting program. They haven't yet drawn up the electrical site plan but they are paying attention to the walkway and parking lot with regard to landscaping and lighting. Commissioner Wellman asked about the matching of existing materials. Mr. Sword explained that with the change of design the attitude has also changed and they are attempting to keep the old downtown theme. The new designer now looks at the project differently than the previous one did. Commissioner Innes asked about the wrap-around windows. Mr. Sword reviewed the north and west elevations of the structures. He stated it is their intention to make the corners very attractive from a marketing standpoint. They are more than happy to agree to wrapping the glass around the corner as a condition. It was their intention to have the wrap around glass but it is not shown on the rendering. They will have landscaping on the Angela Street side and will try to include Haps in their scheme. Commissioner Innes asked about projections in the outside of the buildings and asked Mr. Sword what, if anything, has been planned for 400 and 450 Main Street. Mr. Sword referred to the renderings depicting the indentations rather than projections on the structures. There will be no awnings. Commissioner Innes was concerned with a variety of awnings being constructed particularly for 450 Main Street and would like one program for the entire frontage as opposed to a variety of awnings projecting onto Main Street. Vice Chairman Wilson asked about the parking and asked. the applicant to show where the four parking spaces are being dropped and where the applicant is picking up an additional three. Mr. sword complied. He reviewed the redesign of the parking stalls. Mr. Harris reviewed the parking plan and size of the stalls. Vice Chairman Wilson didn't necessary agree with the comment that there should be a 40' long wrap around window. He felt it might be a concern to the Police Department. He felt the plan was an excellent one for the downtown area and he fully approved of it. Judy Mayhew, 610 Main Street, President of the Downtown Association, supported the project. All parking problems have been solved and she is happy that the this new center will lend itself to the walking public. She is happy that the applicant has no plans to close off the parking lot at night time. She stated that the proposal meets the downtown guidelines and she urged approval. - 3 - ~._. _ _ _. _ _ _ _ T.