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t6{O'C(C1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 EXTRACT OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF 3.10.99: 6b. Plannin2 File 3077. Lois Olson, Cryogenic Laboratories, Inc., request for a Planned Unit Development to expand the building at 1944 Lexington Avenue using the Cornerstone Guidelines. Acting Chair Rhody opened the hearing and requested Dennis Welsch to present an overview of the staffs written report dated March 10, 1999. Dennis Welsch explained the details of the building and noted the staff recommended approval of the concept request. John Olson, Cryogenic Labs, noted that he has worked through the issues and described the design details of the project and how they might be shared with the adjacent hardware store. Member Olson asked that the site plan, with a building crossing the south property line. New setbacks for fire doors will require a different (at least five feet) setback. Member Cunningham asked for clarifications on the County right-of-way expansion of 16.5 feet. Deb Bloom noted that the County includes buffer, clear area, and landscaping would always be present. Acting Chair Rhody asked for details on the signage _' Bill Brisley, Architect, described the wall signs that will be included. He also described the downcast pendent lighting and the building elevation for all four sides. Acting Chair Rhody asked for details on the ponding within the site. Engineers are working on the details for drainage. Member Cunningham asked if the architectural tower is to used or is decorative (It is the entry to the Cryogenic portion of the building). Judy Florine, Rose Villa Townhomes, noted that the proposal adds new wall space to look at. Will the ponding to the east eliminate the possibility of planting a screen along the east side of the building that is viewed by the townhomes? John Olson noted that they have looked at the problem and will respond with a planting plan that will fix this problem. Member Cunningham asked for details regarding landscaping. Judy Florine noted that the townhomes will not be able to obtain a west breeze because the east wall will be close to the property line and extend the entire east lot line.