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9) It is unclear if the existing approach for the drive through lanes will be retained. OUR DESIGN INTENT WAS TO KEEP THE EXISTING CURB CUT OF THE DRIVE THROUGH LANES ON MAIN STREET FOR PEDESTRIAN APPROACH TO THE CHURCH'S MAIN ENTRY, AND TO REMOVE THE EXISTING CURB CUT AND DRIVE THRU APPROACH LANES FROM KING AVENUE . Fire Chief 10) Any comments generated following review by the Fire and Police departments will be forwarded under separate cover. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Downtown District Design 11) This project is located within the downtown district, and one of the goals of that district is stated: to the maximum extent possible, bring exterior facades back to the appearance they had when they were originally constructed, or comply to the extent possible. I note that the building as proposed is consistent with the height and building finishes. The proposed construction is inconsistent in that it doesn't support the `historic' character previously established. I mention this as some time should be spent to prepare a response to this, in the event this is a concern of the Council's. THERE IS NO HISTORICAL RECORD OF HOW THE SITE WAS DEVELOPED PRIOR TO THE EXISTING BUILDING CONSTRUCTED IN THE 1950'S. THE PROPOSED BUIDING ADDITION INCORPORATES THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE EXISTING BUILDING, COMPLIMENTS THE MATERIALS AND VOCABULARY OF THE NEIGHBORING BUILDINGS ON MAIN STREET, AND PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE GREEN SPACE THAT SOFTENS THE ARCHITECTURAL LINE ALONG THE SOUTH OF MAIN STREET. THIS DESIGN APPROACH ALSO ALLOWS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE THREE EXISTING MAPLE TREES ALONG THE STREET WHICH ANCHORS THE CORNER OF KING AVENUE AND MAIN STREET. 12) Any mechanical units mounted to the roof, or otherwise visible from a public place will need to be screened. ALL MECHANICAL UNITS WILL BE SCREENED. 1JANMAN ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS INC. 669 Winnetka Avenue North • Suite 210 • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55427 888.327.2817 • 763.541,9552 • fax 763.541.9857 www.wanmonab.eom