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a- t ?.. PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 8, 1990 PAGE 3 that they consider installing a closed circuit television system in order to monitor the entire retail campus since the complex has become larger and more difficult to survey physically. Mr. Papandreas agreed to look into this and Mr. Thomas suggested that they address this in time for the Safety Department's review of the plans. In reference to the parking spaces, Mr. Papandreas clarified that all the spaces within the ring road would be 75 degree spaces with the exception of the area west of May Company in which they received a variance for 65 degrees since that area is so confined: The size of the.spaces will conform to the new standards which are not in effect as yet, however, if the new zoning codes are not adopted prior to their starting the work they could apply for a variance. Mr. Gorris pointed out that the width of the spaces will still be 9 feet and that if the new zoning codes are not in place in time for this proposal, he would make a recommendation that a variance be approved. Mr. Conway noted that variance was only good for one year. Mr. Papandreas further stated that the part of the area around Sears was resurfaced last year and will be completed next year, so they will be installing.striping, curbing, and lights. They will also be com- pleting the previously approved signage plans with the completion of this work. B. Gorris moved to refer the Great Northern Mall proposal for ex- terior renovation to the parking area to the Safety Department for their input and to the Engineering Department for their review, seconded by T. Morgan, and unaniinously approved. 4) Marjak Development Company Inc., west side of Great Northern Blvd. Proposal t.o construct building on shopping center site and exterior renovations to some of the existing buildings. Mr. Mongello and Mr. Schill, architects, and Mr. Brown, property manager of the development, presented the plans. .Mr. Schill_explained that there are three areas to be renovated: 1) the existing wood shake roof will be removed and an orange mansard installed to match the existing mansard, and a matching store front will be installed on the former Chinese Palace Restaurant facade; 2) a matching store front will be installed on the former Revco unit; and 3) the brown metal sheathing on the Rini's tinit will be extended across the Kiddie City unit where they will also install a new white canopy.. They are also proposing a 6,000 square foot free standing retail building in front of the Northeast Store and south of the Firestone Store. In response to Mr. Gorris's questions, Building Commissioner Conway advised that the development is currently 17 spaces short and with the new building they will be about 99 spaces short (this does not include the Firestone Store or the bank which are separate). Mr. Mongello stated that a variance for approximately 100 parking spaces was granted for the theatre which has subsequently moved out (he believed that it was in 1972). Mr. Morgan pointed out that such a variance might have been granted on the basis of alternate uses or alternate times and believes that this development should stand on its own. Mr. Conway agreed since the variance was dealing with a use that is no longer there. Mr. Orlowski pointed out that there are only about 25 feet beyond the loading docks behind Rini's and Kiddie City for.truck traffic, and he doubts the parking spaces shown at that location would be usable. Mr. Conway stated that he had been unable to verify the parking because of the condition of the striping and had to rely on tlie drawing. Mr. Thomas