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the current building and the proposed remodel, including a sample Arby's remodel. Commissioner Sand asked about the anticipated schedule in terms of renovation. Mr. Lazenby replied construction will begin after the first of the year and they anticipate.a 56-day construction schedule with a completion date in March or April. He added the building will be closed during that time. Commissioner Stodola stated she has seen several people walking to this location and encouraged the applicant to incorporate a better walking path to the building; she added this walkway could serve to increase their business. Commissioner Thompson concurred. Mr. Lazenby stated they would be happy to take this under consideration. He added they are leasing the property so any additional walkway would be up to the current property owner. Commissioner Thompson expressed concern about the over-use of the red awnings on the building and asked the applicant to give consideration to minimizing the amount of canopy on the south side of the building. Mr. Lazenby stated the red awnings are part of the Arby's major brand and indicated if no awnings are installed, there would be a blank wall; as a result, Arby's fills that space with awnings. He stated in addition, the awnings have lights underneath them to help light the exterior of the building. Mr. Don Soukup appeared before the Planning Commission and stated he has owned the property for twenty years. He stated his relationship with the City has been very good and he appreciates the City's cooperation. Chair Larson closed the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. Commissioner Stodola noted that condition #10 contains a typographical error and should state "all proposed wall and monument signs shall require a sffig &gn permit prior to installation." Chair Larson asked about the pedestrian walkway and whether the fact that it is on Ramsey County right-of-way means that even if the applicant wanted to, Arby's could not construct a sidewalk there. He asked if there was a condition the Planning Commission could add to make sure that the sidewalk is constructed along all the properties. He suggested that staff review this issue and provide language prior to this case coming before the City Council.