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Discussion The Planning Commission did have a brief discussion regarding the parking lot and the existing . metal columns at the northeastern entrance to the building. A number of properlies in the B-4 Zone do not have full curbs in the parking lot, including the parking lot at 1212 Red Fox Road, At this time, the app1icaJ1t is not proposing aJ1Y chaJ1ges to the parking lot except for re-striping, Some members of the Commission stated that upgrading the parking lot would be desirable; howcver, it was not included as a condition because of concerns that drainage may be negatively impacted and it would add undue hardship and delay to the applicant. However, should the applicaJ1t wish to expand the impervious surface of the parking lot to add morc than four new parking spots at some point in the future, thc Zoning OrdinaJ1ce would rcquire a new site plan revicw. If the applicaJ1t applies for a site plan review for a parking lot expansion, it may be appropriate to investigate the possibility of adding a curb to the parking lot at that time. The second portion of the discussion focused on the proposcd changes to the fal(ade of tl1e building. While it was agrced that the proposed changcs would enhaJ1ce the look of the building, some of the Commission membcrs expresscd a desire to have the metal columns at the norlheastem entraJ1CC be encased in brick similar (0 the columns at the main entrance. Although the Planning Commission did not include this desire as a condition for approval, it is conceivable that such a condition could be added if it is deemed that additional brick would advance thc aesthetic goals of the B-4 Zone (see thc attached planning case reporl for additional information rcgarding thc B-4 Zone), . Reeommcndation The PlaJ1ning Commission rcviewed Planning Case 06-018 m1d unanimously recommends approval ofthc Site Plan Review to modify the cxterior of the building at 1212 Red Fox Road based on the submitted plans and the nine findings of fact. Findings of Fact: I. The proposed exterior modifications to 1212 Red Fox Road will create a more decorative building than most of thc other buildings in the B-4 Zone, Although the other buildings in the B-4 Zone have fewer architectural features, the proposed modifications will likely increase the visual image ofthe Red Fox Road and Dunlap A venue intersection, The office buildings in the neighboring I-Flex Zone are higher end office buildings and will be compatible with the proposed modifications. 2. Since the size of the building and arrangement on the lot is not changing, the mass, geometry, and arrangement ofthe site will not change, The proposed color and materials are different than othcr buildings in the B-4 Zone and adjoining properties; however, they are not incompatible. Most of the buildings in the B-4 Zone are standard brick buildings, most of which are tan in color, with very little decoration and few architectural enhancements. 3, The proposed changes will not affect parking conditions or tratIic. \'iMetro-inet.us\anlenhills''?lanning\Planning Cases\2006W6-0J8 - 1212 LIe Site Plan Review (PEl'lDING) \060706 - CC Reporl- f2 /2 lIe sile . plan revie,v.doc Page 2 of 4