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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 clarification 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. Wayne Griesel, 1067 Harriet Lane, asked for details of the County right-of-way plan on the suburban site. Tim Cook, speaking on behalf of Peggy Jones, 1088 Ryan, asked for details of the north driveway. John Olson noted that the liquid nitrogen in filled twice per month at 7:00 a.m. Tim Cook asked who would be the tenants of the lease facility. John Olson noted that the antique store, jeweler, acupuncture store or coffee shop, but no video stores. Tim Cook asked for details on warehousing and loading docks to the antique store. John Olson illustrated north side and west side loading area, with retail sales to the south. Tim Cook asked for details regarding the nitrogen storage tank. The watershed from the roof should not drain to the east or north, but into a city storm facility or pond Tim Cook asked for screening details for the nitrogen tank and the masonry screening wall and landscaping. Member Klausing asked Mr. Olson for details regarding the warehouse wall. Marijo Hickok, 1050 Harriet Lane, stated the corner of Roselawn and Lexington needs improvement. She asked for details regarding the Suburban Hardware Delivery area. The site plan will be reduced by three spaces. Ms. Hickok asked if this was enough waste storage for the entire site. The east elevation of the building may need to be blended to the colors and stripping of the adjoining neighbors. John Olson said the project colors will match. The tower height is 32 feet, the neighbors prefer a lower tower. Member Wilke asked Ms. Hickok for details of the east wall doubling in size. He said it is not attractive as a blank wall. Lois Forsblad, 1057 Harriet, commented that the neighbors (the McCarthys) had been concerned with the building size and wall size. Ms. Forsblad said the hardware store design was to minimize the wall impact. She said the project looks like a strip mall; what stops the uses from drawing a lot of traffic. Member Klausing asked if the neighbors had considered what may be more palatable. He was concerned about the long expanse of wall. Ms. Forsblad stated the project must allow for adequate screening. John Olson suggested planted vines