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4. It is proposed to extend the steps from the east entrance all the way to the <br />public sidewalk. The original plan did not provide that feature. While it <br />is agreed that there will be limited use of these steps, it is felt that the <br />added convenience justifies the additional steps. It should be noted that a <br />lightweight, black metal railing will be used on the steps to reduce the <br />visual impact. <br />5. The entire setback area (building face to sidewalk) will be sodded and <br />landscaped to provide a softening and screening effect around the east end <br />of the building. <br />In summary, the proposed design modification will not create any limitation on <br />future us- of the area by the City. The reitoval of the wall and the landscape <br />treatment will help to blend the building into the roadway area, and as a prac- <br />tical matter, there will bE in short term or long term impact. <br />