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Approved the multi-tenant sign would be for Palmer Drive, since the entrance is so far from the strip mall and a benefit for people coming in from that main entry. Zisla asked if anyone has a concern with the alignment of the two drives. No one voiced any concerns. Baker asked how the Commissioners feel about a sidewalk along Champps up to the entrance. Several Commissioners replied that while it may not be necessary, it would be a nice addition. Baker stated that they will make it part of the recommendation. Zisla asked if they should consider adding a sidewalk with stairs to enter into the development from the SE corner at the Frontage Road. He added that it would help eliminate people crossing across the patio of Thorndale Plaza. Gundlach replied that it would need to be at the far southeast corner for a level crossing since the path is also used for biking. She added that this is number four of the staff recommendation. Birgsted stated that the addition of the sidewalk alone will not keep people off their property, but they are requesting that a sidewalk up to the corner also be added. Baker replied that cannot be added to this proposal, he will need to go to the Council and request it. Zisla state that the Commission can recommend the Council look at the circulation of the sidewalks in the area since the land has sat undeveloped for so long. Gundlach added that Birgsed could petition the Director of Public Works to consider the addition of a sidewalk in that area. Zisla stated that several people in the City are very frustrated with the Council devoting so much time and resources on the Northwest Quadrant. He feels that it is not unreasonable to ask the Council to take some of the resources that are being used to purchase these properties for the other development and put in additional sidewalks in this area. Baker replied that any sidewalks outside of this site should be a separate proposal. Fernelius replied that the point is well taken and as long as it’s not a condition of approval it can be conveyed to the Council. Baker stated that the property fence issue should be resolved before it goes to the Council. Gundlach replied that it could be removed as a condition. Baker stated that as long as both property owners are willing to work together than it can be removed. Gundlach added that the landscape plan should then be extended to include the area where the fence would be. Baker asked how the Commission feels about the multi tenant sign on Palmer Drive. Howard and Zisla stated that they feel it would be appropriate to all the requested multi-tenant ground signs. APUD2007-002,LP2007-002,SP2007-002 Motion by Mann, second by Zisla to PPROVE SUBJECT TO THE : FOLLOWING 1.The applicant agrees to enter into a Planned Unit Development Declaration. 2.Implementation of the recommendations made in the Public Works/Engineering memo date 4-27-07. 3.Implementation of any forthcoming recommendations of the City Forester. 4.A trail connection at the southeast corner is incorporated into the plans in accordance with the recommendation made in the memo from PREC dated 4-26-07. 5.The crosswalks throughout the development take on a more enhanced decorative treatment, as approved by the City Planner (the typical white painted bars as currently proposed is not acceptable). 6.The 7’ wood privacy fence proposed along the eastern property boundary is removed and replaced with a combination of deciduous and coniferous plant materials to allow for year-round screening The Comprehensive Sign Plan requirements noted in Exhibit H are adhered to with the following revisions: I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Minutes\2007\5-01-2007.docPage 7 of 8