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image is about breaking it down so that it is not an enormous physical anesthetic look. So the more broken down the appearance or the closer towards the first rendering it gets is heading the right direction and if it is just a big box with a straight fagade he would not be in favor of the recommendation. However, because the applicant is looking towards making an architectural statement with the massing he believes it will be an improvement and a nice impact for the community. Mrs. Hoff-Smith voiced that by recommending the approval of the massing by the commission it does not preclude the Planning Commissions oversight of the official submittal and its overall appearance. Mr. Hreha reiterated his concern for the fact that the plans continually change from one board to the next and not everyone is seeing the same thing as it continuously changes. Mr. O'Malley suggested that perhaps Mr. Berryhill's impression as to what the Architectural Review Board's thoughts and comments were, might differ or very from other peoples impressions of the meeting. There have been a number of different renderings submitted and discussed as those that were submitted at the bench this evening even had different interpretations, so perhaps the board should clarify which rendering Planning Commission is referring to. Mr. Yager suggested that he thought that the applicant was before the Planning Commission for his original proposal and as he does not know what took place at the Architectural Review Board other than what the minutes reflect. He saw an element that he liked in a rendering this evening and the applicant has stated that the plans are to build the original rendering so that is what he must go by. Mr. Hreha again stated that it is to be clear in the minutes that the Planning Commissions recommendations are based on the September 5, 2003 color rendering. Chairman Koeth advised Mr. Berryhill that the commission was looking to make sure that he is developing the original concept. Mr. Berryhill stated that they would give the commission the original concept and or an improved drawing that is acceptable to this body as well as the Architectural Review Board. R. Koeth motion to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the 50238 square foot variance for building massing of retail "A". W. Spalding seconded the motion roll call on the motfon, W. Spalding, T. Hreha, C. Allan, M. Yager, S. Hoff-Smith, and J. Lasko "Yes", R. Koeth "No". "Note during the motion;" 1VIrs. Hoff-Smith stated that the Planning Commission appreciated the resident's comments and encouraged them to return to help Planning Commission go through the approval process and that the applicants will be held to respecting the needs of the residents. J. Lasko voiced that he echoed Mrs. Hoff-Smiths comments and indicated that clearly one of Planning Commissions major considerations is to represent the interests of the residents within our community. The residents have been very clear that they are looking for a specific development and for the good faith cooperation of the developer and on those basis they have voiced an interest on those basis that the development proceed. Chairman Koeth advised the applicant that before they return to the Planning Commission they want to see improvements to the main entrance, pedestrian safety, accessibility, and internal circulation. The commission wants to see a traffic study, or the beginnings of a traffic study. The Planning Commission wants to see elevations for all sides of every proposed building as well as improvements to the architectural design for all the structures they are to be brought back into line with the original concept presented. The Planning Commission wants to see the square footage for each residential unit, proposed tree preservations, show the 8-foot mounds with 8-foot fence and landscaping of mounds in detailed plans. The commission wants to see green-space on the site, and elements suggested from the family style book are to be incorporated into the plans. He would like the safety forces comments and if the applicant is concerned, themselves with their own main entrance then rest assured Planning Commission is as well, so come up with a solution that will satisfy everyone. 1VIr. Hreha remarked that the residents want this to move forward and the Planning Commission wants to see it move forward. Therefore, he hopes the applicants took notes as to what is expected because if the applicants return without what was requested, the Planning Commission will not entertain the 8