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CityCouncil | 2007-04-17 | 20 | would be difficult to do later, to which the Redevelopment Manager responded in the affirmative. Chair Johnson inquired whether other canopies could be added later, to which the Redevelopment Manager responded in the affirmative. Commissioner Matarrese stated that he likes Alternative #1; inquired whether either alternative would have an effect on the ability to get a tree easement or put a vine trellis/mural on the northern wall. The Redevelopment Manager responded architecturally there would not be a problem. Commissioner Matarrese inquired whether there would be a financial impact. The Redevelopment Manager responded the easement would have to be negotiated with Longs; stated that she does not know whether there would be financial implications. Commissioner Matarrese inquired whether vines could be planted without obtaining an easement. The Redevelopment Manager responded external planters become a high maintenance issue because the plants tend to die. Commissioner Matarrese inquired what would be the option for making the northern side look decent. The Redevelopment Manager responded vines take five to seven years to grow; stated an alternative would be to architecturally retrofit the northern elevation in the future; additional funding would be required; another alternative would be to do a temporary vinyl mural : a mural could be placed on the three, middle bay windows to break up the façade and cover the slope. Chair Johnson stated hopefully more contingency money would become available and other options could be explored. Commissioner deHaan inquired why the marquee canopy price changed drastically. The Redevelopment Manager responded that she speculates the original bid was not correct; stated staff would negotiate to reduce the cost if the Commission decides to pursue the option. Commissioner deHaan stated the northern elevation treatment changed Special Meeting Community Improvement Commission 2 April 17, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf |