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Planning Commission Minutes February 27,2001 Page 7 iCondition 2, Wall signs-Mr. Finnemann asked that they be allowed some flexibility in working with the wall signage for potential tenants. He explained the businesses have their own standards and he would like to accommodate them as much as possible. Conditions 3 and 4, Trash and outdoor storage-The applicants have no concerns. Condition 5, Landscape plan-The applicants are willing to work with staff by planting larger trees of planting off-site. Condition 6, Reduction in size of leased space-The applicants objected to the 1,000 sq. ft. reduction in the size. They feel that the parking required by staff is a "worst case" scenario. Mr. Finnemann stated that the cross-parking suggested by Mr. Thielen would serve as a relief valve and that parking issue would resolve itself. Condition 7, City Engineer's comments-Mr.Thielen did not have any issues with the recommendations. He stated that if they can meet the approvals of the utilities regarding placement of the monument sign, they would like to utilize that location. Condition 8, Parking lot lighting-The applicants were in agreement with staff's recommendation. • Condition 9, Entrance sign-Mr. Finnemann felt the signage was necessary to direct traffic to their site. He noted that the lighting would be soft and not obtrusive to the neighbors. Mr. Finnemann stated that he has been working with Dan Smith of Perkins to address his concerns regarding drainage. He felt the system they are proposing will send less water to the Perkins site than goes there currently. Mr. Finnemann felt that the problems Mr. Smith is experiencing is due to the fact that the backyard of Perkins area is shaded by the building. He felt that the surface drainage plan which is proposed is better than a piping system. Mr. Finnemann stated that they will continue to work with Mr. Smith. Tim Sladek, 11448 190th 1/2 Avenue NW, Park and Recreation Commission representative, asked who is in control of the landscaped, irrigated berm along Dodge. Mr. Thielen stated that the hotel has been taking care of the berm and that when the Precision Tune building is completed, they will be taking over the maintenance and irrigation of that portion of the berm. Mr. Sladek expressed his concern that the berm and trees have not been maintained. Mr. Sladek stated that he supported the entrance sign proposed by the applicant in order to keep traffic from coming unnecessarily down Dodge Street, because customers could not find the entrance. He noted that there is a City trail on the north side of Country Inn &Suites and they would like to keep traffic out of this area for the safety of the trail users. Gene Carlson, 18869 Dodge Street, expressed his concern that the view out the • front of his house would be the Precision Tune building. He asked if an environmental study has been done for this project. Mr. Harlicker stated that an