Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 08 11

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 9, 2011 Page 5 of 11 Brauneis asked if they would be used all year or seasonally with the fresh produce type agricultural product. Amirfatte confirmed it would be nice to use them year around but for now they are for the seasonal products. Brauneis asked if the units are closable. Amirfatte answered they are. Pritchard inquired if the upholstery shop tenant was planning to stay. Amirfatte shared he had visited with the owner and he is staying and is pleased with the improvements to the building. Pritchard expressed his concern with the available parking for the site. McCartney stated there are currently seven (7) spaces next to the alley and there is additional parking along Elm and Front Streets. The square footage calculations determined the upholstery shop needs one space and the market will need two (2) spaces. Therefore, there are an additional five (5) spaces. Pritchard stated he sees the potential for the site being used year around, especially at holidays, such as Christmas. However, the restrictions of the use of portable heating units would limit or eliminate the possibilities for cold weather uses. Amirfatte told the Commissioners the site is not just organic but it is also green because there is the solar option for heat. Loo asked if each building was planned to have 2-3 colors. Amirfatte confirmed each building will have 2-3 colors, similar to a western town but with the use of international colors. Loo asked staff if the Downtown Design Guidelines had any restrictions regarding color. McCartney stated there are no color guidelines. Brauneis asked if staff is comfortable with the color scheme. McCartney stated yes. Public Comment: None heard. Summary Comments and Request from Staff and/or Applicant No additional comments from either staff or the applicant. Closed Public Hearing – Planning Commission Discussion Sheets stated her concern regarding the long term viability of the structures. The project concept is new but she supports the project. Brauneis stated he does not want the site to become an old west ghost town. Otherwise, he supports the project.