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this would be taken care of inunediately and agreed to meet with him. Mr. Schulz, a resident, was advised that the sign on I-480 would need a variance because this is residentially zoned property and Mr. Orlowski showed him the renderings of the signs and explained the landscape plan. Mr. Schulz asked that no variance be granted and stated that a fence would be necessary to keep vandals out of residents yards. He also complained about dirt that the'developer had piled on City property. He was advised to attend the Architectural Board meeting. Councilman McKay also requested a fence along the cemetery, the homes west of it, and where the property line turns to the north. He also asked if a temporary fence could be installed around the open retention since there was water in it. Mr. Trevillian stated that a permanent fence was planned and they will install a temporary fence. Mr. Thomas advised that the Commission had opted for a natural barrier, instead of a fence. Mr. McKay believed that a fence is necessary. Mr. Larson, whose property backs up to the apartments, would also like a fence to protect his property from children cutting though L-o go to school. Mr. Thomas believed that the Architectural Board should look into this since originally it was believed that there was enough of a natural buffer. He is not as concerned about a fence in the cemetery area. R. Tallon moved to refer the landscaping plan presented tonight and received on March 25, 1992, to the Architectural Review Board, and that as per a previous agreement with the City Forester ask that the A.R.B. pay particular attention to the need for density along the cemetery and the western end of the proposal to shield the Butternut Road residents and protect them; at the same time that Board shonid look at the feasibility of fencing as opposed to or in conjunction with the natural landscaping. The developer is to submit to the A.R.B. a color elevation of the landscaping in front of building number 1 and the pool area on Great Northern Boulevard and return that- rendering to the Commission. The A.R.B. should be aware tha.t the Commission has no objection to the signs on the Great Northern Boulevard side, but would like them to look at the size of the rear sign in relationship to the area and the aesthetics of the area and that the A.R.B. strongly look at the possibility of a name recognition only sign on I=480 and that the I-480 sign be must referred back to the Commission, and also request that all signs be lit with a soft light, seconded by A. Skoulis, and Unanimously approved. During the motion it was clarified that the requested elevation drawing should be a the view as it would be seen from the center line of Great Northern Boulevard. It was also requested that the City Forester be asked to attend the A.R.B. meeting. 3) Chili's Restaurant and Romano's Macaroni Grill, Sublot 1 of Parcel B, south side of Country Club Blvd. and the east side of Great Northern Blvd. Detailed Development plans, proposal to construct two restaurants. Amendment to Preliminary Land Use Plan was approved by Planning Commission on January 14, 1992 and by Council on February 3, 1992. Heard by Architectural Board of Review April 22, 1992. Mr. J. Smith, representing the owners, advised that the Architectural Review Board had approved the proposal and that there has been a report from the City's planning consultant. Mr. Papandreas, representing the owners of the property was also present. Mr. Thomas reviewed the recommendations made by County Planning Commission at the meeting of April 28, 1992, who ha.d recommended moving one of the buildings closer to Country Club Boulevard. Mr. Smith had several objections to relocating the buildings: the proposed curb cut must remain where planned (adjacent to the one across the street) and if the Chili's building was moved 65 feet back it would necessitate drivers making immediate right or left turns; the restaurant on Great Northern Boulevard would have better visibility and would give one an advantage over the other; this plan would hinder the circulation 4