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• ARCHITECTURAL BOARD 0F REVIEW NOVEMBER 18, 1987 PAGE 2 subsequently been changed to Audax). Mr. Carlisle presented samples of both finishes and explained the method of application for each. His company believed that the Audax was superior for use on a retail store. The Board has no probelm with the Audax sta.ting that the finishes.were similar in appearance. Building Commission Conwa_y explained that he brought this back to the Board because he is trying to follow a procedure where-by specific colors and materials are definitely stated in the minutes so that he can better enforce the wishes of the Boards. J. Britton moved to amend the Minutes of November 20, 1987 to read dryvit-like material, seconded by B. Zergott, and unanimously approved. 2) First Nationwide Bank, 4701 Great Northern Blvd. Proposal for slight modification to front of unit. Heard by Planning Commission October 27, 1937. Mr, Langer, Osborn Engineering Company, presented plans for the rearrange- ment of the windows and doors which is necessary in order to place an automotic teller machine in the lobby of the building and to change the floor plan. Glass area will be reduced and brick, to match the existing, will be added. J. Britton moved to approve the exterior change for Eirst Nationwide Bank as presented, seconded by B. Zergott, and unanimousl_y approved. rIr. Langer then presented the signs, exnlaining that they are merely replacing thesign faces in the existing cabinets, one on the building and one in the development sign. Signs will be a bronze background with white copy. J. Britton moved to approve the signs as presented, seconded by M. Case, and unanimously approved. Mr. Conway then addressed the Board stating that some items, for example, the First Nationwide Bank proposal,.are so minor that he would prefer not to send them through the entire approval proceedure. He has previously suggested that minor alterations or minor modifications to a previously approved proposal could be approved by some other means. The Assistant Law Director is research- ing this. Mr. Conway would like to follow the guidance of the Boards as closely as possible and Law Director Gareau has suggested that some design criteria should be set up by the Planning Commission and the Architectural Board of Review so that Mr. Conway has more guidelines as to what type of changes he should bring back to the Boards. He also believes that the Law Department should be involved.in setting up these guidelines. Mrs. Case bel.ieves that a joint meeting with the Planning Commission should be set up. Mr. Zergott wonder if:members could get together with the Planning Commission to determine what the Planning Commission really wanted on individual proposals. Board will take this up later. VI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. M. Case, Chairperson B. Oring, Clerk of Commissions