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...;, be of similar line. The landscape scheme are similar to the Blue Parrot. Sackett: Are they expanding to the south or east? Franklin: To the south, if you remember the old VFW building, it will be where the dirt is now. It will have a uniform facade; entry way; and canopy so it will be a structural component or addition to the facility. Sackett: No trees, just a flat building there and on the first floor there will be no windows there? Franklin: It will have a store front facade. That may not be clear in the Final Development Plan. Fauson: To clarify that, I believe years ago the adopted zoning in the old downtown was al- lowed to build up to a lot line. Franklin: The requirements for commercial buildings are minimum. There are no set backs for the front. One of the rationale for recommending approval of that plan by Planning Commission is that it is a planned variance where the facade is taken to the lot which is basically to the property line. Davidson: If you look at what the applicant proposes compared to what was there it is a great enhancement to the aesthetic value of down- town. Trees would be nice, but since part of that corner is already developed I don't see how that is practical. I think it would be a big enhancement to downtown and the entire area. Howard: According to the Planning Commission this follows the same architectural lines as currently exists, is that true? Franklin: It is not identical but is along similar architectural lines. It will be a unique building but fits the architecture of the existing restaurant. Howard: So this fits in about half of the block with the same architectural style? So that is basically the key thing in line with what is already there? Franklin: Yes. 7