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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 15, 2003 Page 9 current proposal they have an opportunity to include green space that would soften the area with 2 landscaping, which would also address the sound issues. 3 4 Vice Chair Stille asked for further clarification of the lighting improvements. Mr. 5 Christopherson explained that they would be doing an engineering study for the lighting. He 6 assured the Commission that the parking lot would be lit with downcast light fixtures. He 7 acknowledged that there is a limit to the amount of light out to the property line and assured the 8 Commission that the lighting would be in compliance with City Code. 9 10 Vice Chair Stille asked Mr. Monn if he had any comments regarding the ventilation systems for 11 the kitchen. Mr. Monn reviewed the ventilation system with the Commission. He explained that 12 they have done several projects with a variety of restaurants and there are several styles available 13 that could be placed on the rooftop that would not sound like a turbojet when operating. Vice 14 Chair Stille noted that this would be very close to a residential district adding that it would be 15 nice to go the extra step to accommodate the residents. Mr. Monn stated that they would do 16 whatever they could to accommodate the residents in the area. He explained that from a visual 17 standpoint the resulting screen is more obtrusive than the actual unit noting that from noise 18 standpoint, roof top units are not an issue. He stated that if screening is a requirement that they 19 would implement the screening. He noted that from previous experience this would not be a 20 good resolution. Commissioner Stromgren asked for clarification of the roof slope and 21 placement of units. Mr. Monn reviewed with the Commission. ibCommissioner Stromgren referenced the elevations and asked Mr. Monn to review the elevations 24 and storm water drainage with the Commission. 25 26 Commissioner Hanson asked if they could place one-way glass on the northern service side of 27 the building. Mr. Monn stated that they have installed this type of glass in certain cases to dress 28 up the walls. He explained that it would create additional problems due to caulking and weather 29 stripping adding that it is not a good solution architecturally. 30 31 Vice Chair Stille asked if there were any plans for a roof top patio. Mr. Monn stated that there 32 were no plans for a roof top patio and reviewed their concerns with the Commission. 33 34 Barry Tetland, Crossroads Fitness Center, asked for further clarification of the process. Chair 35 Melsha clarified the process for Mr. Tetland stating that the Planning Commission reviews the 36 proposal and provides a recommendation to the City Council for consideration. Mr. Tetland 37 stated that he reviewed the proposal, the variance requests and setbacks noting that initially he 38 felt there would be too much brick on the building. He expressed concerns regarding the type of 39 clientele the sports bar would bring stating that they would prefer to see a family type restaurant 40 in the area versus another sports bar. He expressed concerns that this project would affect land 41 values and asked how it would affect the surrounding residential properties. He expressed 42 concerns stating that serious thought needs to go into this proposal. He stated that he is very 43 pleased with the proposed landscaping and expressed hopes that it would not diminish. He 11 stated that he believes they are trying to put too much into such a small space. 46 Chair Melsha closed the public hearing at 8:40 p.m.