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ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW MARCH 22, 1989 PAGE 2 He further stated that the lights on the rear of the building should be low, but may be needed in case of an emergency. B, Zergott moved to accept the plans as submitted with the understanding that Mr. Conway will check the requirements of a walkway leading from the south side of the building and with the condition that the landscaping on the south- east corner of the building match that an the southwest corner, seconded by T. Gallagher, and unanimously approvedm 2) Toys "R" Us, located on the north side of Lorain Road, west Crestmont Proposal to construct building, Heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals February 1, 1989. Referred by Planning Commission March 14, 1989. Mr. Ricci, Mr. Nicholsong Mr. Olear, and Mr. Hershel presented colored rendering of the building and eXplained that this is a new type store similar, but.not identical to one in California. Mr, Ricci presented samples of the gray and white split face block used in bands on the sides and part of the front of building building and explained that since the color of the blocks varies in different areas they will chose the exact shade of gray and white on the site, the front vestibule area of the building will be white dryvit, with fiberglass battens in colors to match the sign on either side of the "entrance" sign; window and door frames will be bronze anodized aluminium. Mr. Ricci further explained that the "entrance" sign as shown on the plans is in error and will only be a 2 by 12 foot sign with just the word "entrance". Mr. Nicholson advised that they have changed the landscape plan as recommended by the forester to save mor.e of the trees. They have reduced their parking from the original 323 parking spaces to 280 spaces and he presented a plan showing which trees were to be saved.and explained that they could not save 3 trees which the forester had wanted saved. They have met with their traffic consultant, and there is the possibility that they will have to relocate their entrance on Lorain Road which could change some of their parking and new landscape areas. Mr. Zergott suggested that the only real problem with the landscaping is that the junipers should be grouped into mass plantings,notspread out as shown, and the Bradford or Cleveland pear tree should be worked into these groups; that th.e viburnum be changed to burning bush and that some low mounded plantings be placed around the base of the sign, possibly burning bush and junipers. The developers presented renderings of a pole sign and a ground sign similar to what they are planning. Mr. Conway advised that the set back of the signs would have to conform to the codes. Mr Ricci advised that the compactor at the rear of the building was fed from inside the building and had no openings outside and that the overhead doors would be white vinyl, Mr. Conway advised that their handicapped spaces whould have to be indicated on the plan before the final Planning Commission meeting. They explained the computer generated photometric lighting plan, pointing out that their light fixtures would be metal hallite, 400 watts, all fixtures are shielded, and the lights around the perimeter of the lot are::loNaer so no light glares onto adjacent property, and a similar type fixture wi11 be placed on the building. Mr. Gallagher pointed out that the building would be washed in light, but there should be no glare. Mr. Ricci stated that if glare did,become a problem the shieLds can be adjusted. The six roof top units on the roof are below the parapet on the front and sides, but not the rear of the building. Mr. Conway advised that the code states