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approve the aesthetics of the sign along I-480, but believed that Planning Commission should decide how I-480 is to be treated. Finally all trees along Great Northern Boulevard or any trees that are in public view must be changed to 2 inch caliper; the weeping willows must be changed weeping birch, beech, crab, or cherry, whatever the architect ean work aut, seconded by T. Gallagher, and unanimously approved. The developers were advised that Mr. Sohn, who is not present this evening, would like to review the color renderings of the signs. The plans were noted with all the revisions and dated by Mr. Trevillian. After the developers left, Mr. Gallagher suggested that these I-480 signs should be allowed for 1 year and then removed to keep I-480 green. Thi.s had been discussed previously by the Planning Commission. 1) Habitat, 4687 Great Northern Boulevard. (Heard at this point). Proposal for exterior renovation to a unit in an existing shopping center. Heard by Board of Zoning Appeals on April 1, 1992. Referred by Planning Commission on May 12, 19920 Mr. Solomon and Mr. Shepherd, represented Habitat and Mr. Pierman, the owner of the center, were present. Mr. Solomon presented revised plans and explaaned that this store sells wallpaper and blinds and will be a training center for the area. They presented a color elevation showing the renovations to the proposed unit in conjunction with the other tmits which are to remain the same. The Board of Zoning Appeals had granted the variance for the sign, but wanted the entire proposal referred to the Planning Commissionv Mr. Shepherd stated that the back of the peak (adjacent to a residential area) would be covered with Dryvit and the supports would only extend two feet above the original mansard, the front area would be about 4 feet over the parapet. Mr. Solomon stated that they cannot afford to remodel the whole strip center, bnt they are hoping the other tenants would follow suit. Mr. Zergott read Mr. Sohn's comments who agreed with Planning Commission that the letters of the sign are too big. He further commented that the entire elevation should have been shown; tha.t this is a piecemeal approach; there should be a total renovation of the front; that the mansard is too high; he will not accept a partial renovation; and the owner of center should have a sign criteria so one tenant's sign is not bigger than the others. Mr. Solomon pointed out that a variance had been.given for the sign. He believed that the variance was granted because the Board was pleased that they were making an effort to fix up the unit. Mr. Zergott wondered if the other tenants would also want larger signs to match this one. Mr. Shepherd explained that they chose a beige Dryvit (VanDyke #110, Sandblast) so that it would blend in with the brown metal mansard, and they will be painting the Dryvit brown where the two materials can be seen together. The white Dryvit on the lower portion of the sign is Bright White #102. The aluminum window and door trim will be bronze. Mr. Solomon stated that the Dryvit was a better material than the aluminum. Mr. Zergott agreed but is concerned about how it will look with the other tmi:ts. He pointed out that the rendering shows that the alumirnun mansard is damaged now. Mr. Shepherd pointed aut that this.treatment is in the center of the building. Mr. Gallagher questioned why the Board of Zoning Appeals had approved that large a sign. Mr. Solomon explained that they had eliminated a pylon sign and reduced the sign area to reach a compromise. The members would have no problem if the entire center were to be refurbished, and were concerned tha.t other tenants would request larger signs. Mr. Shepherd stated that his company would agree to paint the entire mansard to match the Dryvit. The members agreed that then this would not stand out as much. Mr. Pierman had no objection. If they agree to do this, Mr.. Solomon would like to include an embossed red stripe in the.Dryvit to the ends of their unit to emphasize its size. Mr. Shepherd believed that, 4