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Mr. Crook asked if the applicant brought in a floor plan, he stated he did not. He asked if the in/out drop off service area could be relocated. He wanted the add-on to be more appropriately located with the building itself. Although this was previously discussed, the applicant said that they cannot do that due to the internal circulation of the sales customers and the service customers, and also this would create blockage of the truclc route. Planning Director Wenger read several landscaping comments that Brian Zergott suggested: 1) Requested junipers be put in beds, mounted 6-8". 2) More diversity of plant materials including spirea, barberry and taxis 3) Ensure salt tolerant plants 4) Plant arborvitae screen inside the fenced area on the northeast side adjacent to the residential area. 5) Inquired if trees could be planted in the grass area to provide additional screening for the dumpster. The applicant stated the fence goes all the way across and ties into building. Ms. Wenger asked if the grassy area could be extended. The applicant stated yes. 6) Recommended versalock wall system in a red charcoal blend, rather than 4" river rock. 7) Suggested that higher plants away from the glass would add more dimension. Mr. Crook asked if the street front area could be softened by adding more trees to the radius, creating more buffer in the front where the two honey locust trees will be located. Furthermore, Mr. Crook asked if on the north side of the building to the drive aisle, if they could plant a 3' wide buffer planter with evergreens in an effort to soften the service drop off. Mr. Halleen thought the smaller plants will get beat up with snow plows. Mr. Crook asked if the fencing could continue on the back of the property to offer more security. The applicant stated it is on the back already. Ron Kula, Kia manager, expressed frustration that the City offered different directions during informal meetings. He felt the City was blindsiding them with too many different opinions, and felt it was causing delay in the process. Mr. Crook said that the applicant has been offered various design suggestions by individuals but felt everyone's goal was to create the best design. Ms. Wenger felt the current design does not make much sense and also feels the applicant has tried to implement too many different recommendations from too many individuals. She also lilces the idea of the glass centerpiece without making it look too contemporary. The applicant likes having two story glass in the center as it would show off the inside of the building. Mr. Crook said he likes the matching brick and the soldier course and cornice. He said the arch looks fine, but does not think the left and right side tie in together, except for the brick. He felt carrying the diamond pattern throughout is a great feature. He suggested getting rid of the smaller arch and moving the brick pilaster and raised cornice to the big arch, making it the main center focus element. Instead of the cornice being continuously straight, it would pop up at the arch with pilasters being on the left and right. He wants the whole storefront to take on a more fluid effect from the west to the east side by being