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Chair Narum confirmed that the Commission has also discussed the pedestrian bike <br /> paths. <br /> Site Design and Planning <br /> Commissioner Pentin stated that he likes the idea of entering in the front rather than <br /> through alleys and the back. <br /> Chair Narum went through the different subtopics under this section, and the <br /> Commissioners did not make any comments. <br /> Chair Narum stated that she assumes staff would determine where to put landscaping <br /> for Live/Live, Live/Work, Active Use, and open spaces on Owens Drive. <br /> Mr. Dolan indicated that this could be done by staff. <br /> The Commissioners did not have any comments on Building Types as well. <br /> Architectural Features <br /> Commissioner Pentin referred to D8.d. on page 49 regarding size and design of trash <br /> enclosures to accommodate the City's source separated recycling program and <br /> indicated that he thinks the term "shall" is more appropriate in this case and requested <br /> that it replace the term "should." <br /> There was consensus to replace the term "should" to "shall." <br /> Chair Narum referred to D4.3 on page 47 regarding storefront depths. <br /> Mr. Dolan stated that this was a recommendation from the retail study prepared by <br /> Mr. Fleissig and Mr. Williams based on their experience with successful retail. He <br /> indicated that the property owners did not agree with the recommendation and preferred <br /> a depth of 40 feet; however, because the City prefers to adhere to 60 feet, a <br /> compromise was arrived at by requiring 60 feet at the corners. <br /> Mr. Dolan suggested that Mr. Williams come forward to discuss his experience with this. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS RE-OPENED. <br /> Mr. Williams stated that the recommendation was for a minimum of 60 feet to ensure <br /> that there is sufficient quality retail space. He indicated that the depths in other places <br /> were cut down to 40 feet with a compromise to keep it at 60 feet at the corner. He <br /> stated that the applicants commented that for most retail spaces, they did not want to <br /> make it too deep. Mr. Williams noted that the reality is that most retail spaces, <br /> particularly when integrated into mixed-use spaces, the biggest problems are that they <br /> are always too shallow. He reiterated that retail developers develop retail and <br /> EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 26, 2011 Page 36 of 40 <br />