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September 22, 2022 PC Minutes Page 4 It is in staff's opinion that the architectural plans meet the downtown design guidelines. Staff will continue to work with the applicant to implement appropriate gateway elements, as a condition of approval. The applicant's site plan has met all requirements for signage, provided that gateway elements are incorporated into their proposed monument sign on the corner of 147th Street and Highway 61. The applicant has also met all requirements for drainage, grading, and utilities. Staff has found that the proposal meets all the requirements necessary for the City to approve the site plan, zoning amendment, CUP, and variances as outlined in the City Code and zoning district regulations, subject to the conditions listed in the attached resolutions. Staff recommends approval of the site plan, zoning amendment, CUP, and variances for Premier Banks located at 5616 147th Street North. Members of the applicant's development team were in attendance and addressed the Planning Commission. Joseph Houle, the Branch President of Premier Banks located at 14815 Forest Boulevard, and Chad Haller, Architect from 10K Architecture, highlighted the work that the team has put in to creating the proposal as it stood. Haller showcased material board samples of the building materials, and gave some emphasis to the large windows that create an open environment both inside and outside the building. Commissioner Arcand asks if staff has reviewed the building materials. Community Development Director Juba responds that staff has comprehensively reviewed the architectural elevations and renderings. Chair Kleissler opened the Public Hearing at 7:23 PM Alex Rooney, of 14816 Flay Avenue North, addressed the Planning Commission stating that she and her neighbors were still working a petition for rezoning the neighborhood from FCB to a strictly residential zoning district. Furthermore, Rooney expressed concern that children play in the residential street, and that a danger may be posed if drive-through traffic to the commercial building was entering the street. Bob Shields, of 14770 Flay Avenue North, stated that he was not opposed to the commercial building on the property, but was concerned about the traffic being directed to Flay Avenue. Instead, he suggested locating the driveway onto 1471h Street North and used the traffic moving in and out of Subway as a comparison. Frank Puleo, of 6375 165th Street North, states that he has been a customer of Premier Banks for several years, and points to the lack of parking availability at the bank's current location. Puleo also states that he believes that the project supports the City's stated goals of promoting the growth of business and aiding existing businesses. Shane Rooney, of 14816 Flay Avenue North, stated that he was concerned about the traffic that may be generated by the second tenant. Rooney further stated that the drive lane being located on Flay Avenue could be argued as promoting business at the expense of residents.