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Community Redevelopment Agency November 17,2006 Page 2 of 8 approval of the fagade elevations for the proposed DSI Dialysis Center on US Highway 17/92 in the Community Redevelopment District based on the materials and colors provided by the applicant and the conditions provided in the staff report dated November 7, 2006 which were: 1) If the CRA deems bicycle parking may be required at the of of automobile parking. Bike equipment is to be compatible with the color and style of the building. are to be located in an welHit and sheltered area. 2) All proposed signage shall be integrated into the building fagade. Franchise shall considered signage and will be added to the total copy area requirements. 3) A-2(a) the CRD Design requires that primary building be oriented towards the street to maximize visual pedestrian access. These standards also encourage locating the majority of the parking behind the principal The have that they are unable to meet both of these requirements due to the nature of the lot. They maintain that sufficient room does not for a drive which would provide access to the rear parking if the building was oriented towards the The applicants have requested an allowance to "rotate" the structure (as shown on the proposed plan). This would enable them to locate the majority of the parking at the rear of the site and provide the cross access easement which was requested by the City. Staff recognizes that the possibility of a design which complies with all CRA recommendations may with a reduction in building However, staff supports the applicants request to modify the orientation of the structure and feels that the proposed plan captures the overall intent of the CRD district. 4) All building colors shall be the same as, or substantially similar to, the color palette defined as the Benjamin Moore Historical Color Collection. Mr. McGregor made a motion to approve the Dialysis Center as submitted. Ms. Rodriguez seconded the motion. A brief discussion ensued regarding the design of the building. It was decided that staff would work with the applicant to add some visual enhancement features to the building. It was suggested that the metal door could be replaced with a glass door. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. The agenda order was modified to hear agenda item number 7. Fifth Item of Business; Audit Status Mr. Ron Conrad, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, Florida came forward to provide a status report on the CRA independent audit to the CRA Board Members. Mr. Conrad explained the audit process. He said the audit would include a management discussion and analysis and the CRA operating activities.