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-, =1 PLANNTNG COMMISSION . MAY 8, 1990 PAGE 2 were areas cut out o_f the parking lot which were apparently left for trees which subsequently died, so he would like them to consult with the city forester in order to save any trees that are on this property. Neighbors, Mrs. Wersma and Mrs. Walsh, stated that they have met with the architect'and are pleased that the detached building has been removed, but they agreed that they would prefer an 8 foot fence. Mr. Acciarri pointed out that the grade drops down at least 4 to 5 feet so ther.e would be some additional height. 'Mr. Thomas advised that there have been problems with other 8 foot fences that are in the city now. Mr. Morgan stated that because of the grade,headlights would shine about 13 feet off the ground.in the rear. Mr. Thomas pointed out that this would be behind the rear yards of the homes and the lights would not shine into homes. Building Commissioner Conway stated that since the plans had been submitted this evening, he had not been able to verify the parking. Mr. Acciarri advised that they believe that .they have enough parking and do show some landbanked spaces. Assistant City Engineer McDermott did meet with Mrs. Walsh regarding the drainage and inspectors have visited the site as well. They did not believe that Barlow P1aza was contributing to the drainage problems. Mr. Acciarri further advised that one dumpster should be suff icient for this building. He also stated that since the landscaping for this building will be the same as the existing, they will be submitting photographs of the present landscaping. In reference to the fence he advised that it would be treated lumber or cedar and that the owner of the building would be re- sponsible for maintenance. Mr. Thomas stated that the Commission appreciated their cooperation in the changes.that have been made, J. Thoma.s moved to refer plans for Barlo Plaza, 30573 Lorain Road, to the Architectural Review Board for their input, and ask that the developer provide a detailed landscape plan to the Architectural Board and also refer the proposal to the Safety and Engineering Departments. We further request that they consult with the forester concerning saving the exis- . ting trees, seconded by T. Morgan, and unanimously approved. 3) Great Northern Mall (Biskind Development Company Proposal for exterior renovation to parking area.. Informational packets explaining the parking lot renovations for the mall as well as showing the previously approved areas for the entire retail campus had been sent to the members by Mr. Papandreas, Biskind Development Company. He explained that this was to give an overall view of all of the site improvements including the area of the May Company and their proposed expansion. He advised that the secondary aisles will be eliminated; 120 parking spaces will be added; parking spaces will be angled with one way aisles; new light fixtures will be installed and re- . located closer to the interior of the property (the number of fixtures will be r_educed); the ring road will be de.fined by the lights and by curbs in most areas; and there will only be 3 way intersections at the ~entries, not 4 way (although there will bestop signs at certain points along the ring road). He further explained that the new lighting plan will increase the lightin.g levels, eliminating some of the dark areasand the energy management system will allow uniform control of all lighting throughout the'site. Mr. Gorris questioned wher.e the hard curbing would be verses the striped curbing. Mr. Papandreas pointed out the var,ious. areas of curbing and landscaping and agreed to present a plan pirt-pointing the raised areas on both the Ma.ll and the Plaza. Mr:- Thomas suggested ,