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1 MemberKlausing stated he could not visualize this proposal. An architectural sketch 2 would help. The court yard is questionable. He is not supportive of rezoning based on 3 plans to date. 4 5 MemberRhody explained that more information and design detail will be needed; 4 to 5 6 units may be too dense. 7 8 Member Cunningham said he would reserve judgement on the density of the project, but 9 was concerned with leaving the existing house. More information is necessary . 10 11 MemberKlausing asked what zoning was necessary (R-2 or higher). 12 13 No further comments were offered. 14 15 7c. Planning File 3092. Sketch Plan for proposed office at 3116 Fairview Avenue North 16 (SE corner Fairview and County Road D). 17 18 Chair Harms asked for a summary of the project from Kim Lee based on her staff report of 19 December 9, 1998. 20 21 Mr.Ric Cox, 2045 Loren Road, explained the project and handed out additional 22 information. The building is over 60 years old and is considered a landmark in the 23 neighborhood. He explained his use of the site as an insurance building. 24 25 Kevin Bush, architect, explained the design and 19 parking spaces. The existing building 26 would be renovated with new windows, siding and foundation. There is 1200 square feet; 27 3,600 square feet will be added. Seventy percent will be usable space. 28 29 The north right-of-way and additional right-of-way along the west side are both 30 challenges. 31 32 MemberMulder asked if the building would be a slab on grade and noted a challenge will 33 be convincing the County that the road should be vacated. 34 35 Member Cunningham asked if the structure could be moved (too expensive). 36 MemberKlausing asked how this would be reviewed? Drainage and ponding? 37 Chair Harms asked if PUD would help? 38 39 The Planning Commission was supportive and encouraged further work. 40 41 No further comments were offered. 42 43 7a Planning File 3076. Lexington and County Road B Land Use Proposed Changes. . 44 45 MemberMulder suggested that two members of the Commission review this with staff and 46 report back to the Commission. This meeting is to be scheduled as a work session item. 47 48 Chair Harms asked that each Planning Commission member review the matrix and 49 reconvene as a work study meeting prior to the next Planning Commission meeting. The 50 staff will be requested to compile the matrixes and report to the Council. 51 52 The mix of people who should be involved goes far beyond the Planning Commission. 53 The Council needs to clearly identify what the perimeters of the project should be. 54 55 Page10 of 12