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Planning Commission Minutes January 9, 2007 Page 4 included. He stated that the revisions which include the trellis and planters were intended to address the Planning Commission's concerns. He asked what staff should be focusing on. Commissioner Offerman stated that the proposal does not have the "Northwoods" look;; that the elevations are relatively flat with no real variations, although they have added some fascia, "bump-outs", and the trellis. Chair Lemke stated that at a pedestrian scale, the columns don't appear short and wide at the base and are more vertical, only widening slightly at the bottom. He stated that the pictures in the design standards show more of the northwoods look, with low brick, and are over- exaggerated at the base. He did not feel the design looked "tough" or "rugged". Mr. Barnhart stated that staff needs to know what is missing. Commissioner Stevens stated that there could be more outcropping, texturing, less polish, more overhang, trellising and extending the planters, with a textured walking surface. Commissioner Anderson stated that they have heard the residents comments. He agreed with Commissioner Stevens that the use is permitted within the PUD, and that this type of retail should not stop the approval. He felt that a building of this scale is difficult to work into the design standards. He felt the goal would be to work toward more of a broken up look and changes in the roof line. He felt the plan falls short on the west side. He felt that the standards need to be set where the Commission will be comfortable with, for the rest of the buildings that come in. He felt there is a need to screen the service vehicles from the residents' view. He felt the building needs to fit into the neighborhood in a "softer" way. Commissioner Scott stated that he felt the nature of a grocery business takes away from the original goal of apedestrian-friendly, neighborhood feel. In order to support it, more detail is needed. He asked if the sidewalk would be one long section. Mr. Hemple stated it would be poured and tooled. Commissioner Scott stated he would like to see the roof units screened. He stated he would like assurance that the HVAC would not be visible from inside the neighboring residents' homes, as well as pedestrians on the site. He felt improvements could be made to accommodate everyone's needs. He questioned how this building would integrate with adjoining businesses. He felt the east side of the building was better than what they first saw. Discussion followed regarding review of revised plans at a workshop meeting. Mr. Hemple asked what the process would be to table the item. Mr. Barnhart stated the developer must agree to extend the time period action on the request by 60-90 days. Mr. Hempel agreed to the extension. It was the consensus of the Commission to table the request to the February 13, 2007 Planning Commission meeting and to discuss how the design standards can better be incorporated into the plans for the Aldi's store. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO TABLE THE REQUEST BY 7040 LAKELAND PARTNERS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ELK RIDGE CENTER PHASE 4 (ALDI, INC.), CASE NO. CU 06-27, TO THE FEBRUARY 13, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MEEETING FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: