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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MINUTES - APRIL 22, 1992 CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:30 P.M. I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Zergott called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Present: T. Gallagher, Y. Sohn, and B. Zergott Also present: Building Commissioner Conway and Clerk of Commissions Oring, and Substitute Clerk of Commissions Wingenfeld. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: B. Zergott moved to approve the minutes of April 22, 1992 as presented, seconded by T. Gallagher, and unanimously approved. III. SIGNS: 1) Gdoodscape Condoininium Development Sign, 22954-72 Maple Ridge (corner W. 231 St.) Proposal to illtmiinate existing sign.. Mr. Zell, contractor, presented pictures of the sign and explained that this corner is quite dark and visitors to the condominitnn cannot see the sign at night. He also presented a picture of the sign after he had lighted it temporarily. He advised that only one neighbor would be affected by this light and since this light would give him more security, he has given the condominium Board his permission to light it. Mr. Zell explained that the 70 watt light would be metal halide and would-be shielded. Mr. Ga.llagher did not believe that this would be a problem. DZr. Zergott would prefer a lower light mounted directly on the sign. This is the.lowest wattage available in the metal halide, to get a lower light they would have to use a high pressure sodilun which would have a yellow cast. Mr. Gallagher suggested mounting the light an a pole and shining it directly down. Building Commissioner Conway pointed out that the fixture would then 1e visible. Mr. Zell stated that the picture showed a temporary mounting, when he mounts the 12ght permanently, it will be directed toward the letters of the sign, and there would be very little glare. This type installation was recommended by a lighting consultant. T. Gallagher moved to accept the lighting proposal for the Woodseape Condominium Development sign with the condition that the light be concentrated the letter part of the sigri, seconded by Y. Sohn. Ro11 call on motion: Gallagher and Sohn, yes. Mr. Zergott, no. Mr. Gallagher suggested that Mr. Zell attempt to find a white frosted lens which would diffuse the light somewhat. IV. OLD BUSINESS: Heard at end of ineeting. V. NEW BUSINESS: 1) Velvet Touch.Auto Wash, 27100 Lorain Road. Proposal to remodel existing abandoned car wash building and property. Referred by Planning Commission April 14, 1992 Mr. Ulissee, designer, presented detailed landscape plan with the actual dimensions. The landscape buffer inside sidewalk is only 8 feet, not 20 as required and a variance will be needed. Mr. Gallagher suggested that the Dover Center exit be eliminated so that more cars could be stacked on the property. 1