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Planning Commission Minutes September 28, 1999 Page 5 . Greg Frank of McCombs, Frank Roos, engineer for the project, responded to staff's recommendations as follows: . Condition # 1 - No issue with this condition. . Condition #2 - No issue. . Condition #3 - All issues can be addressed. . Condition #4 - a. Building will be light tan with dark tan accents b. No brick - North, east and west side of building will be split faced block. c. No "knee high" wall proposed, columns of split faced painted block, Black aluminum fence down to ground. d. 4 inch off-sets proposed; also cornices and parapet. e. Split faced block on rear and front of building only. f. Some modification to the canopy recommendation is proposed. . Condition #5 - Applicant states experience has shown a higher potential for accidents when plantings are placed in the front of buildings. Some plantings could be provided in wider area in front. . Condition #6 - Dumpster and trash compactor will be enclosed as noted by staff. . Condition #'s 7 and 8 - A full sign package will be submitted for approval. . Condition # 9 - No issue. . Condition # 10- Wal-Mart would like this condition removed. . Condition #'s 11 and 12 - Concur with staff's recommendation. . Mr. Frank stated that Wal-Mart is willing to change the color scheme to tan earth tones, even though the gray colors are preferred in the South where Wal-Mart originated. He explained that the black aluminum fence for the garden center will look like wrought iron. Chair Cote asked if the signs "We Sell for Less" and "Satisfaction Guaranteed" will be left off the building. Mr. Frank stated that Wal-Mart did not discuss this issue. Commissioner Chambers was concerned that the painted block would have a shorter life expectancy. Mr. Frank indicated that integrally colored blocks would be acceptable. Commissioner Chambers felt that a 4" recess in the building face would not be noticeable any farther than 25' - 30' from the building. Commissioner Chambers asked how large the outdoor storage area would be. Ms. McPherson stated that they would be allowed five percent of the square footage of the store, which would be approximately 7,000 square feet. Mr. Frank noted that the garden center will be wrapped around to break up the front of the building length. . Chair Cote asked if the developer had any input on the design standards. Mr. Frank stated that Mr. Gleekel has seen the standards but is not aware of Wal- Mart's response. He added that Mr. Gleekel would have been present if he had known the design standards were to be an agenda item. Commissioner Chambers stated that the developer was made aware how important the development standards are. Commissioner Chambers stated he is concerned that Wal-Mart will not follow through in incorporating the design standards in their plans and would like to see the changes before making a recommendation to