Planning Commission Minutes 1999 03 18

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Applicant Presentation: Arlin Lehman, 908 Main Street. Mr. Lehman expressed his concerns with redesigning his project everytime he has to come before the Planning Commission and City Council. Erik Hartronft feels that the design before the Commission is a really good design and is one that has responded to all of the issues that have come up since they have gone through Council and Planning Commission hearings. Members of Public: None. Commission Questions: Commissioner Pritchard asked if there were any intentions of putting antennaes on top of the building. Arlin Lehman indicated that he is not anticipating any use that would require antennaes. Commissioner McAllister inquired as to the sidewalk plan. Craig Kitzman explained that a route is being opened up to maintain a six-foot width at a minimum from the back of the curb since there will be a parking lot there and this will keep some of the landscaping. Chairman Boulet asked if the applicant would be willing to agree to a note reflecting storage use only in the basement. Arlin Lehman stated that this basement is about 30% of the whole project and that it would not be appropriate to have that much storage and that light use is intended for the basement. Staff Summary and Recommendations: Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 9, Series 1999, with the three conditions as discussed. Applicant Summary: Erik Hartronft referred to the pro and con discussion of Alternative A and B and that Alternative B has a lot of drawbacks that are acknowlegded by Staff which the applicant agrees with. Alternative A is the better solution from an architectural aesthetic standpoint. Mr. Hartronft feels that a two-story version of this building also has a lot of drawbacks. Public Hearing Closed/Comments from Commissioners: Chairman Boulet is concerned about voting for a 29-foot height limit without knowing what it 5