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Planning Commission Minutes June 8, 1999 Page 3 . Lee Hoffman indicated that he has discussed the possibility of adjusting the traffic signal at School Street and Freeport and extending the right turn lane to "queue up" theater traffic onto Highway 169. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Cote closed the public hearing. Chair Cote asked if there currently is a parking problem at the theater. Scott indicated that there have been some comments regarding theater patrons parking at the Coast to Coast Hardware Store, LaRose's Restaurant and Big Wheel Rossi. He noted that several of the businesses have posted their parking, but he felt that enforcement is difficult. Commissioner Chambers asked how many people will be employed by the clinic. Jerry Peddler indicated that he estimates there will be 20 - 25 people employed by the primary care and urgent care clinics, and 30 - 40 for the other health care uses, for a total of 50 - 60 employees. He noted that these estimates are probably high and he will not know exact numbers until the leasing is completed. . Commissioner Mesich expressed his concern that signalization may be necessary at the intersection of the main entrance and Freeport. Mr. Hoffman felt that experience will determine if a signal is necessary, once the project is complete. Commissioner Mesich indicated that turn lanes will be needed on the private drive within the site for people exiting onto Freeport. Discussion followed regarding adding a right turn lane, and whether or not Marcus Theaters would be willing to provide the lane, since they own the roadway. Michele McPherson, Director of Planning, indicated that it appears on the site plan that there may be space to add a right turn lane. Commissioner Thompson stated that she did not want to see the green space lost along Freeport. Further discussion followed regarding theater parking in other communities and impact on adjacent businesses. The Commissioners were in agreement that it appears the parking study demonstrates the parking needs can be met. Commissioner Mesich asked that the applicant consider matching the exterior of the drug store with the clinic. Commissioner Chambers expressed his agreement with Commissioner Mesich's suggestion. Dale Everson indicated that there are height restrictions imposed on the drug store which may make it difficult to match the building exteriors. Michele McPherson suggested matching the color palette for the exterior, banding on the top of the building, cornerstones and columns, and adding some windows to the drug store could accomplish the Planning Commission's request. She also suggested including landscaping to add some vertical green lines, and possibly flowering crabs. Chair Cote expressed his support for the project. . Commissioner Schuster expressed his concern regarding traffic flow through the site. Further discussion followed regarding the Planning Commission's desire to recommend a right turn lane from the theater property onto Freeport. Mr.