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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes "Draft" September 21, 2004 Page 6 1 stated that the owners have invested a lot of time and money into restoring the Bell Tower as they 2 also agree that these treasures should be kept and maintained. He stated that the Administration 3 Building would be difficult to add on to noting that they did try to replicate some of the character 4 from the building. 5 6 Commissioner Young agreed that this is a tricky issue when dealing with preservation when 7 trying to make a decision between a function and historic use. She noted the concern of the 8 building noting that the cast stone is monetary issue adding that this building presents the 9 presence of the complex and reviewed the area with the Commission. She noted the detailing 10 that has been included stating that it does speak nicely about what the buildings are trying to say. 11 She expressed concerns with respect to the materials they are proposing and the possible historic 12 issue with respect to the planning of the boulevard. She stated that losing the center grass 13 component could cause some concern. She acknowledged their research on the historic 14 significance of the area adding that this is an item, as a Commission,that they need to follow up 15 on. She stated that both the building and the landscaping should be considered. 16 17 Commissioner Young asked for clarification on the height of the building. Mr. Stoick stated that 18 the building is 31.6 feet in height noting that they did stay within the requirements of the ROS. 19 20 Chair Stromgren noted that the Commission does understand that they have unique elements to 21 deal with. He stated that he would not be that difficult to make the building more efficient and . 22 workable for other uses. He stated that they would like more proof that demolition of the 23 building is necessary. 24 25 Commissioner Young referenced the east side elevation and referenced the signs. Mr. Stoick 26 clarified stating that it is designed to be a fence or screen wall and reviewed with the 27 Commission. 28 29 IX. PUBLIC INPUT 30 31 NONE 32 33 X. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION. 34 35 10.1 Silver Lake Village Development Update—Perry Thorvig DSU 36 37 Perry Thorvig provided the Commission with an update on the developments in and adjacent to 38 the Silver Lake Village PUD project. He stated that there is considerable activity in the area 39 noting that they laid the first lift of asphalt, the liquor store will be opening soon, other buildings 40 and Wal-Mart are well into construction. He stated that it appears that some of the stores along 41 39th that will be open in November. He stated that they are not ready to name the tenants noting 42 that it is 95% full. He stated that he would like to update the Commission on the Equinox 43 Apartments, Wendy's and Applebee's. 44