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PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 10, 1990 PAGE 3 4) Aquatic Dreams, 29290 Lorain Road Proposal to construct addition to retail building. Mr. Johnson, owner; explained that they would be adding about 650 square feet onto the retail store, and that the addition would be attached to the house on the rear of the property but there would be no access be- tween the house and the store. Building Commissioner Conway advised that only 7 parking spaces would be required for the business., but the last two shown on the east side of the property would not permit the 101 -swi.ng that would be necessary. He suggested that those spaces could be elimi- nated since they still would have 8 spaces. Mr.. Johnson stated that they park their service vehicles there, but that he could eliminate the strip- ing. It was noted that the addition was right on the west property line, but there will be no windows on that side, and Mr. Conway advised that this would have to be a fire wall. Mr. Johnson presented a sample of ` th e split face block which will be used on the addition, explaining that it would closely ma.tch the existing brick. He also advised that they will be installing a.mansarcl-roof to improve the front of the building. In response to questions, he explained that there, was curbing on the west side of the parking lot, but none on the east since the adjacent property was higher. Mr. Bierman questioned why a matching brick could not be used and stated that the west elevation is very unattractive. Mr..Gorris stated that the whole addition could be tied in better and believed that this looks like four differe.zt pieces put together. The mansard roof did --not seem to be tied into the existing roof. Mr. Johnson stated that he would not be able to afford to do the addition in brick. The members would like the Architectural Board to make some suggestions which would approve the appearance of the proposal. J. Thomas moved to refer the Aquatic Dreams proposal to the Architectural Board of Review with the recommendation that the Board come up with some suggestions for tying in the front and rear of the building so that the different buildings appear to be one, or at least make a little more sense in what they are trying to do, and also to take a look at the mansard roof and see if they can tie it into the rear roof; and also to forward this proposal to the Safety Department, seconded by R. Bierman, and unanimously approved. 5) Barlow Plaza, 30572 Lorain Road. Proposal to construct an addition to existing retail building. Mr. Acciarri, architect, explained that this is a two fold plan, a 5,400 square foot matching addition and the construction of a 2,400 square foot storage building, located behind the plaza, and used for storage for the present tenants. He advised that there is approximately a 4 foot grade difference between the two lots. It was pointed out that there is another storage building on the property and a garage is to be relocated; Thiswill be used to store maintenance equipment. Assistant. City Engineer McDermott advised that it might be possible to maintain the same grade on-the new building, or a retaining wall might be necessary, he would have to see a specific plan. He advised that an assembly plat would also be required. Mr. Arciarri further explained that because the tenants are in 1,800 square foot units, and because of the type of businesses, they do rieed additional storage area. In reference to the zoning, Mr. McDermott believed that - this is zoned completely General Retail, however he will verify that. Build- ing Commissioner Conway advised that there is a problem with the.location ca-.