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PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 27, 1989 PAGE 4 architect, advised that the awning would not be internally illuminated. The Architectural Board had made no suggestions. M. Betts moved that the Pizzeria Uno's proposal at Great Northern Mall be approved as submitted, seconded by B. Gorris, and unanimously approved. 3) Carter Plaza, North, 24910-24940 Lorain Road Proposal to construct retail plaza (existing buildings to be demolished). Heard by the Architectural Board of Review June 21, 1989. Mr. Acciarri, architect, advised that they have discussed a third plan for the storm sewer system with the City Engineer which will be an under- ground system that will perculate the water into the soil. Since the City Engineer was not at the meeting, Mr. Accarri advised that they are required to have 1920 cubic feet of storage and will be providing 2,000 cubic feet. It was clarified that, if this cannot be done, they would take the water out to Lorain Road, not to Columbia. An assembly plat will be submitted later, but Building Commissioner Conway explained that it would not be necessary.to include the residential parcel in that plat even though the retention system is located on it. A revised landscape plan reflecting the suggestions of the Architectural Board of Review had been presented, and includes one Bradford peartree in the front landscape area. Mr. Conway stated that this tree is further back than suggested by Mr. Zergott, of the Architectural Board; Mr. Bierman believes that more trees should be planted; and Mr. Thomas would like more landscaping on the entire site. Mr. Acciarri explained that the owner was concerned that more trees would block his signs. Mr. Gorris stated that the Commission had requested that they landbank some parking spaces in the front in order to include more landscaping, and all the landbanked spaces shown are in the rear. Mr. Conway advised that 48 parking spaces were required and 38 are shown with the balance being land- banked, and that one handicapped space would be required. Mr. Arciarri offered to landbank the two front spaces on either side of the landscaped area in the front. In reference to eliminating one access on Lorain Road, Mr. Arcciarri advised that the traffic circulation on the property, especially the truck traffic, would not work with one drive. The forester'sreport had suggested saving a maple tree in the rear which would require removing eight parking spaces in the rear, and further advised that the grade could not be changed in this area. After some discussion, it was decided that the proposal would be tabled until the next meeting in order for Mr. Acciarri to meet with Mr. Wendell, the forester, in order to attempt to save the tree, possi- bly relocate some of the parking, and discuss the possiblilty of changing the grade since it might be necessary to put in overhead doors in the rear for one of the potential customers. Mr. Accarri was cautioned that there would not be enough parking at this location to put in a bar or a restaurant. Mr. Luther, who owns the adjacent business, was. given more information on the retention system and also stated that he was concerned that more trees in the front could block their sign. PZr. and Mrs. Herman, who own adjacent residential property, advised that there were trees on their common property line and that they had installed their fence inside those trees, but would like them saved also. Mr. Acciarri stated that they were planning to put up a board on board fence at that location and it might be possible to put it on the outside of the trees. Mr. Luther mentioned a maple tree, a pine and a mulberry tree all of which were on the property and these too will be discussed with the forester. B. Gorris moved-to table the Carter Plaza, North, proposal at 24910-24940 Lorain Road at this time subject to the representative of the architect getting together with the forester to