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~+ Commissioner Blank liked the general idea of this project and liked the glass column detail at the entry. He did not like the institutional signage at all and did not believe it was inviting. He understood the cost concerns with respect to the bricks but would like to see the bricks extended more. He believed that staff should work to bring the design more in conformance with the Downtown Design Guidelines. He wanted to ensure the restrooms had porcelain fixtures. He believed that every restroom should have a changing table. He believed there should be some piping or fixtures for WiFi coverage. He believed the City Council should look at elements the Planning Commission would normally look at in a design review. He would like to see story boards, accurate color, and materials boards, as well as viewscapes and elevations. Chairperson Arkin noted that he was very excited about this project and did not want to slow it down. He liked how the space was designed, especially the hourglass-type hallway. He supported the installation of a family bathroom downstairs. He expressed concern that if this project were not built in conformance with the Downtown Specific Plan, future projects would use it as a reason not to conform with the Specific Plan either. He was surprised that the design group had not seen the Downtown Specific Plan. He would like the final design to return to the Planning Commission for a true design approval. He suggested the addition of gazdens, perhaps theme gardens with students' involvement. Ms. Decker noted that the Commissioners' comments would be included in the staff (~ report for the project when it comes before the City Council in March. Commissioner Fox noted that if there had been a staff recommendation to approve this existing design, she would not have been able to support it. No action was taken. 7. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS O~enine Doors Before Meetines Commissioner Blank requested that the front doors be opened by 6:45 p.m. on meeting nights. Ms. Decker noted that she would ensure that would occur. Snotorno Letter Commissioner Roberts advised that she was very disturbed by the Spotornos' letter that was included in the packet, stating that negotiations were going on with Greenbriar Homes Communities without their knowledge. She noted that some members of the Council were negotiating with landowners and she did not believe that was right. She felt uncomfortable that the City was engaging in discussions privately and was interested in the content of those discussions. She thought that it may be a misunderstanding. ~" PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Februazy 8, 2006 Page 14 of 18