The city of Mercer Island’s Design Commission reviewed preliminary plans for a new building to house Pagliacci Pizza during its Jan. 13 meeting.

Pagliacci co-owner Matt Galvin, who lives on the Island, first announced plans for the restaurant last February. The Commission decided to continue its review on Feb. 10, looking for changes to the proposed sidewalk width and layout of the corner space, where the flagpole is located.

“They’re interested in seeing some landscaping there,” said Shana Restall, principal planner for the city.

The freestanding restaurant will be built in the southeast corner of the Rite Aid parking lot, at the corner of Southeast 78th Avenue and Southeast 32nd Street. It will be Pagliacci’s 25th location.

Pagliacci hit a snag in planning while attempting to comply with the city’s Town Center walk-off parking requirement, but asked the council for an exemption, which was granted last September.

Pagliacci’s business partner, Macrina Bakery, is also planning an Island location in the same Rite Aid complex.

The Design Commission also granted final approval to the New Seasons Market designs on Jan. 13. The Portland-based grocer will take over the former Albertsons site on Mercer Island, and recently announced plans to open a location in Ballard in 2017.