Pear Tree Village repainting pulled to regular agenda after commissioners object to blue clinic accent

The Brentwood Planning Commission discussed a request to repaint Pear Tree Village shopping center (the center that includes Kroger and Petco off Franklin Road). Staff reported that the paint work has largely been completed and presented the proposed color changes: alabaster roofline trim, black metal accents and grizzled-gray brick with light-brown striping and an urban-bronze accent.

Several commissioners objected to a new bright-blue accent added around a small clinic storefront, describing it as visually dominant and inconsistent with surrounding buildings. Commissioners suggested the applicant provide an alternate option that mutes the clinic accent (for example matching the beige/entry color used elsewhere) and agreed to move the item from the consent agenda to the regular agenda so the applicant can present alternatives. Staff said they will contact the applicant to request an alternative for the clinic portion and noted that if the applicant submits an acceptable revision before the regular meeting, commissioners could consider action then. Commissioners also noted their ability to offer an opinion on paint schemes while acknowledging the limits of the city’s role in setting color standards.

No final action was recorded in the transcript; staff and the applicant’s representative agreed to pursue a revised option and to present the matter at the next regular meeting.