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ti 1 T 1 ROGER B. HESS, 1608-85 Page 2 5. The basic proposal is the same as previously presented in the September meeting. Also attached is a copy of Mr. Hess's letter dated July 16 outlining his proposal. 6. The site plan does not indicate so, but it is Mr. Hess's intention to construct a proposed parking and loading area utilizing the required concrete curb and asphalt paving. Three driveways will remain toward McCarron Street, as indicated on thesite plan: Mr. David Drown indicates that there will--Fer~som6' difficulties in trying to construct curbing along McCarron Street in as much as such construction will require the rebuilding of that side of the street contiguous to Mr. Hess's property. Thus, it may be practical to provide the grass areas on the north side of the building but with, perhaps, an asphalt curb at the property line. Mr. Drown can explain more fully at the hearing the problems relating to this street and curbing construction on the north side of the building (McCarron Street). 7. The proposed building, as you will notice, is to be built of painted, concrete block similar to the existing structure to the east. If this is to be the final building material, some discussion with Mr. Hess regarding the color may be appropriate. Perhaps concrete block painted white produces a more conspicuous emphasis on the building material. Whereas a darker earth tone frequently enhances a concrete block wall material. It would be helpful if members of the Planning Commission and Council were to visit the site to ascertain the possibilities of this suggestion. 8. Another element which might be considered is that of the signage. The sign ordinance prevents, since 1959, the painting of signs directly on a wall. Consideration of this requirement might be appropriate as it relates to the overall aesthetic impact of the existing and proposed structure. 9. The request is for variance to the required setbacks, which are 30 feet to the east—o-£_G,h_e structure (fronting on Rice Street) and 30 f1561 , o.. the north (fronting on McCarron Street). The variance requested would be 11 feet on the east side and 20 feet4__iII _h s__Qn_ the north she'. The hardships in this case are, of course, the narrow configuration of the site any' the obvious merit of extending the line of the existin, ucture. The new structure would be a minimum of 15 feet from the right-of-way on McCarron Street.