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Council Minutes of 8/7/2007 submitted to the city. There were variances received for a wall sign; however, total square footage of signage conforms to the city's Zoning Code. The committee, after limited discussion, felt that the Key Bank proposal was a sound proposal. A motion was made by Councilman Gareau, seconded by Councilman Orlowski to recommend approval of the Key Bank proposal, 26380 Great Northern Shopping Center, consisting of exterior building and site renovations and subject to the requirements of the Planning & Design Commission. The committee approved. Couneilrnan Gareau made a motion to approve Key Bank, 26380 Great Northern Shopping Center, site renovations and exterior building renovations, subject to the recommendations of the Planning & Design Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Orlowski and passed unanimously. • Walters Advanced Dentistry. Planning Director Wenger gave a review of what had been covered at the previous meeting. Mr. Dubelko at that point interjected and explained to Council the parameters that were to be followed and what Council was permitted to use as a consideration for recommending approval of the project or recommending denial of the project, specifically including the caution that Council would not consider the zoning variance that was granted and not second-guess that or use that as a basis of denial. Mr. Orlowski again was heard to comment on matters concerning safety, concerning the traffic flow, the fact that he considered this particular location to be too much building on too small of a site. Mr. Orlowski commented about children in the neighborhood and commented about the water from the wet basin that would be adjacent to the sidewalk. He just generally felt that it wasn't a particularly good plan. He felt there was a pedestrian traffic issue with the signage at Wellington Place and also felt that there would be increased truck traffic which could cause a problem in the neighborhood. Mr. Miller advised that he felt this had a negative impact on the quality of the neighborhood. He felt he had concerns about the parking lot and its location and proximity to the residential neighborhood and was concerned with the pedestrian interaction with vehicles also. Mr. Barker was heard at that point and inquired about the sign. He advised that the signage at Wellington Place was consistent with code and felt he was in favor of the project as presented. He also pointed out that the basin does have a fence, so that would cut back on any potential safety issues. Mr. Tallon specifically had a list of recommendations that he felt should be incorporated into the plan. Those included the elimination of the cupola, elimination of the clock tower, installation of a front entryway with sidewalk to the street to give a more residential appearance. Mr. Tallon further recommended that the basin would be moved to the rear of the proposal and would go underground. He also at a later time recommended that the parking spaces be reduced from 22 to 17. Mr. Kennedy believed the proposal looked good and spoke in favor of it. At that point, Mr. John Slagter, attorney for the applicant spoke and went over his concerns and why he felt the application should be approved. Additional speakers included former Councilman McKay who spoke against the project, Mr. Lambert, Mr. Troibner, Mr. Barrett and Bill Taylor from the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Barrett and Mr. Taylor spoke in favor of the project as did Mr. Troibner. Lastly, Mayor O'Grady spoke in favor of the 8