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ARCHITECTURAL BOARD 0F REVIEW JUNE 21, 1989 PAGE 3 suggested using brick in the tree lawn, but it was decided that they would prefer solid concrete. Mr. Zergott would like one or two trees planted in the front planting area, but Mr. Acciarri stated that they would not like them to obscure the front of the store. It was decided to add 1 Bradford pear along the east property line in the planting strip, to put in 10 Austrian pines on the north property line instead of the arborviate, and to put in 4 arborviate on the west property line in front of,the fence. Mr. Sohn is concerned about the canopy which does not return around the sides of the building. Mre Acciarri explained that the west side of the building is right on the property line and the canopy would overhang the adjacent property and the drive is on the east side of the building,so there could be a problem with trucks hitting it. He further advised that this was the same as Carter Plaza, South. Mr. Sohn agreed to look at this and call the Building Commissioner with his opinion. T. Gallagher moved to approve the_proposal with the condition that the 10 Austrian pines, the four arborvitae and the Bradfor pear be installed, that it be determined how many handicapped spaces were needed, and that the pump system be surface mounted or hzdden and with the recommendation to the Engineering Department that a check valve be installed on the storm sewer pump so the water cannot back up, and that approval will be based on Mra Sohn's opinion after he has viewed the Carter.:. Plaza, North build- ing, seconded by B. Zergott, and unanimously approved. 4) Dre Andrew Forde, 30915 Lorain Road Proposal to construct professional'office building (existing dwelling will be demolished)a Mr. Porter, architect, presented colored rendering and pictures of the property and the surrounding properties pointing out that the property is rolling and the building would be set on the ridge line so that they will basically have two first floors. The property is heavily wooded and they may be relocating some of the additional trees. Mr. Porter explained that the building wi11 be a 4 inch split face block with matching mortar and that they are trying to find a shingle in a color that will pick up the colors of the trim (Benjamine Moore Blue BT76 and Benjamine Moore Red ST-2), There will be no dumpster but trash area will be concealed behind the wall projections where the mechanicals also will be located. Mr. Porter explained that they plan two metal hallite pole lights in the parking lot, and if finances permit they will use decorative, old fashioned, cast iron fixtures, however, if that is not possible, they would probably put up a simple modern pole; all lighting will be directed toward the building. There will also be 75 wa11 metal hallite building lights. Mr. Zergott believes the landscaping is bland, especially iri the winter and would like some evergreens planted. Mr. Porter believes that since the property is rolling, this will not be a problem, but it was agreed he would plant some low-juniper mounded around the sign. He further advised that they would probably plant flowers in the summer and that they prefer a grass tree lawn, but if the grass does become a problem they might use brick paverse In reference to the Planning Commission's request for buffering, the members viewed the photographs and Mr. Porter explained that there was some vegetation in that area which was not noted on the plan. The member agreed that this could be addressed with the plans for future de- velopment since there will be a parking lot in that area. B. Zergott -J moved to accept the plans as presented with the addition of some land- ` scaping with the addition of some landscaping around the signage, seconded by M. Case, and unanimously approved.