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Community Ftedevelopmeni Rgency ©ecember 11, 2U09 Page 4 Development Department). Mr. Senzee said due to the placement of the structure and the presence of 6' high brick screen walls, the applicant has provided minimal architectural detailing along the southern and western elevations, He said staff does not object to this design since those elevations will have minimal exposure to public view. However, staff is concerned that efforts have not been made to ensure that rooftop mechanical equipment will be screened from public view. Adding these screening elements to the structure could dramatically change the appearance of the rendering which has been provided for CRA approval. Mr. Senzee said staff has applied the Community Redevelopment District Design Standards to the site plan and has provided the following conditions of approval 1) Ali proposed signage shall be integrated info the building facade. Franchise logos shall be considered signage and will be added to the total copy area requirements. 2) All future signage shall comply with all CRD design standards °° ,.,^" ~° f"° nvinfing~ sig-Wage ^'h^ f^Y-r~°°°°'"°r^l ~~^~,°nH°. All ground signs shall be designed as monument signs and shall match the approved building colorscheme. 3) All building colors shall be the same as, or substantially similar to, the color palette defined as the Benjamin Moore Historical Color Collection, 4) The applicant shall work with Community Development staff to further reduce the Western appearance of the structure in an effort to adhere to the required Florida Contemporary design. 5) The proposed building design shall be modified to ensure that all rooftop mechanical equipment will be fully screened from public view. Mr. Senzee said Giky staff recommends approval of the facade elevations and site design for the proposed commercial redevelopment on Highway 17-92 in Gasselberry`s Community Redevelopment District (CRD) based on the site plan attached to the staff report, the proposed materials and colors provided by the applicant's renderings and color chart, and the conditions of approval provided in the staff report dated i~[ovember 10, 2009, A brief discussion ensued regarding the City providing any support to the developer. Mr. Senzee said no fees have been waived; however, staff has met with the developers numerous times to assist with the project. He said this eliminated the cost fior additional reviews. Mr, Daigle asked the applicant fo come forward. Mr. Jean Abi-Aoun, Florida Engineering Group, 5127 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida came forward. Mr, Abi-Aoun said he concurs with staffs recommendations. Mr, Abi-Aoun said he is open to the option of waiving fees, He said the architect is