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-c Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, July 1, 1987 Page 4 CASE 1187-21 (Cont'd) Commission discussed w~th 'Davidson the Board of Appeals concerns; Davidson advised that he had met with them at . the site on 6/30/87. He noted that the width limitations of the right-of-way would preclude a large berm in that area. He is proposing to relocate the current landscaping onto this 5 ft. wide area; it is his opinion this relocation will create adequate screening because of the clustering of the plantings. Davidson advised he had not considered a brick wall due to the fact it would not be cost effective; relocation of the landscaping will be a substantial investment. He discussed the concerns relative to the access road with the Chairperson Barbara Piotrowski earlier today; it was his opinion he cleared up the matter with her in the discussion. Member Zehm advised it was her opinion that recommending approval would be precedent setting and similar cas~s had been denied in the past; Curtis agreed. Member Meury stated that he did not see any problem with recommending approval. Member Martin expressed concern relative to the loss of green space; his opinion is that the justification related by the applicant has been purely economical; he also agreed with Zehm that it would be precedent setting. Member Malone commented that recommending approval would provide a short term solution to a long term problem; if tenant continues the growth rate this coverage variance will not be sufficient. There was discussion relative to the applicant pursuing a smaller percentage variance and considering rearrangement of the parking lot area. . Davidson asked if the Commission members would prefer a parking ramp as a solution to the problem. The Planner commented that additional building coverage would be feasible, without a variance; the possibility would have to be examined, but that type of expansion would not impact open space. Moved by Curtis, seconded by Meury, that Commission recommend to Council denial of Case #87-21, Site Coverage Variance at 1275 Red Fox Road, Everest II, based on the fact there is no identifiable hardship. Motion carried. (Curtis, Martin, Savage, Zehm voting in favor; Meury and Babcook opposed; Malone abstained) (4-2-1) Moved by Zehm, seconded by Martin, that Commission recommends the applicant increase parking, if so desired, up to the 75 percent maximum coverage; conditioned upon the expansion being added at the rear of the building (east side rear of site) in a manner generally in accordance with the plan submitted. Motion carried. (Zehm, Martin, Curtis, Babcook, Meury, Savage voting in favor; Malone abstained) (6-0-1) CASE #87-22; AMENDED Planner Miller reviewed his memorandum of June 26th; SITE PLAN, RED FOX & explaining the applicant's plan to convert the Town LEXINGTON, PERKINS/ Crier restaurant to a Perkins restaurant. The CONSTRUCTION 70 conversion includes: interior remodeling, construction of additions for a new entrance, a solarium dining . area, and food storage facilities and an exterior face-lift. Miller stated expansion of the parking lot is also proposed.