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ARCHTTECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW APRIL 18, 1990 PAGE 2 offered to make the sign smaller if the members would prefer. The other members had no real problem with the red. B. Zergott moved to accept the Memory Lane proposal on the condition that a landscaped design for the sign be presented and that, in the future, they will include a foundation planting plan in front of the house; and that there be a more professional touch put on the ground sign, seconded by T. Gallagher. Mrs. Chelednik explained that she had done the drawing and was really not an artist, but her husband was an experienced carpenter and he would do a professional job on the sign, and if the sign did not look professional, she would not want to install it. The members agreed, but again Mr. Sohn explained that they should be sure to center the letters and leave a margin around the edge. The motion was approved unanimously. She was advised that permits would be required for the signs. Mr. Zergott will drop off an approved landscape plan which can be presented to the Planning Commission. 2) Aquatic Dreams, 29290 Lorain Road Proposal to construct addition to retail building. Referred by Planning Commission April 10, 1990e Mr. Johnson, owner, presented a colored_rendering and photographs of the existing buildingo He explained that he is expanding the commercial portion of the building (residence is in the rear) and will be adding a mansard roof to make the front of the building more attractive. PZro Sohn pointed out that the Planning Commission had asked for some suggestions to improve the appearance of the structure. Members had several sugges- tions and Mr. Sohn made several notes on the plans so the architect could revise them as stipulated. It was suggested that they reduce the width of the mansard; that the east mansard should match the height of the west side and should be extended along the entire elevation to the porch on the house (the chimney will have to be raised 2 feet above the mansard); since the roof slopes and there are different pitches, the mansard should be the same width, but the facia can vary; and the mansard on the west elevation should be returned about 3 feet further than shown. rir. Johnson presented a sample of the Kork Tan split face block which will match the existing brick fairly well, and advised that the mansard will be Burnt Brown shingles (the same as the shingles on the party center across the street). Mro Sohn believed that the colors were compatible. Mr. Zergott suggested that, in the future, they should consider changing the color of the house to match the commercial structure. It was agreed that Mr. Johnson would have.the plans revised in accordance with the notes that have been ma.de and he will deliver them to Mr. Sohn's house. Mr. Sohn will check them and get them to the Building Department prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Y. Sohn moved to approve the plans with the condition that they are revised as stipulated and submitted to him for approval prior to the next Planning Commission meeting, seconded by T. Gallagher, and unanimously approved. Mr. Zergott noted that many of the ground signs along Loi°ain Road are merely placed on square posts, and believes that they should be made to look more attractiveo The members are also concerned about ground signs on corner lots which could interfere with visibility. Mr. Sohn will get copies of sign ordinances from other cities which the members can study. VIa ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. ? r A M; Case, Chairwoman B. Oring, Clerk of Commissions c:r. -: