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.P. 4• _ :. changes. It was clarified that the awnings will be downlighted in order to light the walk, but the light will not glow through the awnings. The parking lot lighting will not be changed, but ane pole light will be ad.ded. Both the pole sign on Lorain Road and the ground sign on Brookpark Road will be illuninated. These signs will carry out the grid design of the buildings. Mr. Gallagher pointed out that if the new zoning codes pass as proposed, pole signs would be eliminated and all non- conforming signs would ha,ve to conform within 8 years after the adoption of the code. Mr. Stark questioned if this was constitutional and was advised that similar ordinances had stood up in court in other areas. Mr. Conway advised that until the new ordinances passed this must be approved tmder today's code; but variances will be required Under the existing code. Mr. Stark prefers to continue under the present codes. Mr. Conway pointed out that they are only allowed to have 250 of the face of the sign in gingerbread, and he would like an opinion from the Board as to the elesign. Mr. Sohn stated that he can accept the design concept of the sign. Regarding the landscaping, Mr. Zergott suggested. that they replace all the ? cherry trees with Bradford or Cleveland select pear trees; the viburnum burning bush should just be burning bush; philodendrons should read rododendrons, but a sweet bay magnolia would be preferable and would add height; that the cotoneaster along the walk should be changed to blue rug juniper. The white pine in the Brookpark right of way should be changed to Austrian pine. The dtunpster along Lorain Road will be screened with a masonry wall and Norway spruce. It was decided to rotate the dtunpster at an angle to facilitate trucks being able to get to it (noted on plans), since Mr. Gallagher believed that this would be a safer location. It was clarified that the dumpster enclosure would have a gate. B. Zergott moved to accept the plans for Brooklor with the changes suggested: the location of the piers, the landscaping, location of the dumpster, and to approve the concept of the sign, seconded by Y. Sohn, and Lmanimously approved. Changes were noted an the plan in red. 2) Smythe Cramer Real Estate, 28253 Lorain Road. Exterior renovation to building. Referred by Planning Commission April 9, 1991. Mr. Brink, representing Smythe Cramer, explained that they are proposing scheme B on the plan. The off-white coliunns will be enlarged and rounded and an anodized alumirnnn mansard (Hansaro Standing Metal Seam System) in a medium bronze color will be installed over the middle portion of the building. The existing railings will be removed. Mr. Sohn suggested continuing with a lower metal facia (about ha.lf way up the mansard)'along the areas on either side of the mansard and returning along the sides about 4 or 5 feet to give more continuity. It was clarified that this facia could be flat against the building. Mr. Brink was not sure the owners would agree. As far as landbanking is concerned, Mr. Bri.nk stated that the site plan reviewed by the Planning Commission did not show the addition, so there was not as much parking as they thought. The owners are not willing to landbank spaces since the two end Units are vacant. After those units are leased, they would be willing to consider it. Mr. Zergott suggested cutting out 2 islands (two spaces about 40 feet deep) and planting them with honey locust or something similar in front of the building in a line with the end columns., The 3 foot planting bed in the front has standing water and it is very hard to grow anything in it. The parking lot lights will not be changed. B. Sohn moved to approve the proposal and strongly recommends to the Planning Commission that the mansard concept be 2