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Count Response <br /> 1 Afocused group to review the aesthetics of pro posals would be valuable in maintaining the desired quality of <br /> the COR. <br /> 1 Asub-committee of the Planning Commission is necessary to maintain the architectural standards set out in the <br /> vision.The purpose of the new committees hould be to resolve any large deviations from the standards. <br /> 1 An outside so urcecould he I p to be responsive of them a rket and growth needs of the city. <br /> 1 Existing processes have done well with this.Staff have done a greatjobofoverseeingthe construction ofsome <br /> high-quality sites.Even Casey's looks better than the average Casey's due to afew changes proposed by staff. <br /> The VA and clinic buildings are two o the examples.Ano the r co m m ittee also ties the hands of staff in that even <br /> when they have a tenantthen they have to call a time-out for architectural review. <br /> 1 1 am in favor of a system that ensures we maintain a distinctive yet cohesive overall design fo r the COR. <br /> However,Idon't want too much red tape that bogs down the process.If we established something like this,I <br /> would like to see architects and designers seated on the committee. <br /> 1 1think consistency is helpful in building cohesiveness.An oversight committee can lend itself to looking at the <br /> bigger picture ambiance of the COR. <br /> 1 1 think itwould be good to have some level of review and management of look and style of buildings.Should <br /> leave some opportunity for creativity though. <br /> 1 Such a group is useful to maintain a cons istentvisual presentation of the structures in the City.Might be useful. <br /> 1 We don't need everything loo king the same.Standards to be followed give the area a sterile,rather than a <br /> unique look. <br /> 1 We have sometownhouse rightnowthatare reallyugly.We should have aqualified committee to approve <br /> architectural design to blend in with the restof the COR. <br /> 1 We should maintain our appearance <br /> 1 Yes,or at leasta subcom mittee of the planning co m mission.Architectural standards seem to be o pen to a wide <br /> varietyof interruptio n and effecto n finished product if leftunattended. <br /> 19 <br />