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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 8, 2007 will need signage. Wagner reported that they have not submitted a sign application since there are too many unknowns relative to future tenants or owners of the property. Wagner suggested that a monument sign may be added to direct customers to Drywall Supply and for signage for other building tenants. The City Planner indicated that relative to his recommendation about eliminating parking on the east property line and relocating the existing curbing, he modified that recommendation to state that as long as the existing green area remains, then the existing curbing can remain as well. The Planner also noted that his recommendation relative to landscaping does not intend that landscaping that would screen the building must be used. Wagner indicated that they intend to have five foot landscaped areas on the north and east sides of the building mirroring the landscaping at the Painters Union building. He indicated that they intend to eliminate the old entry area and need some flexibility as to where new entries can be installed. Knudsen noted that the remaining issue is storm sewer and drainage. Knudsen suggested that any approval could be contingent on the City Engineer's review and recommendations. Knudsen asked if parking was adequate. The City Planner replied that the site exceeds parking requirements. Wagner noted that there are currently two overhead doors on the west wall of the building, and they may want to add an overhead door or two. Wagner noted that the west wall is not visible from the freeway. Knudsen asked about the landscaping. The City Planner noted that the applicant will have to submit a revised final landscape plan for review. Knudsen indicated that approving a PUD Permit when only half the occupancy is known is somewhat dicey. He noted the Planner's indication that any use that would fall under the B-W Dishict uses would not require additional approvals. Knudsen also noted that signage would have to be brought into compliance with the Code and the City Engineer would have to review drainage. Duray felt the building improvements proposed would be a great improvement. He agreed that timelines are dicey, but felt the applicant had good intentions. Knudsen stated that the City wanted to avoid the situation where the building improvements are never made. Wagner pointed out that Graba is -13-