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C?.. ? was stated that the canopy of the main bank building would be the same green. Mr. Sohn believed that this building was too big to be black and suggested that they use a beige or off.white to match the white on the main building. Mr. Amos did not believe that the kiosk was to be black, there is one other such facili.ty which he thinks is some kind of a beige. It was agreed that the kiosk would ma,tch the beige on the building. B. Zergott moved to accept National City Bank's kiosk and landscaping plan with the changes recommended. That the kiosk including the doors must be beige to match the dryvit on the building and their signs will have their teal green lettering on a wMte background. That some evergreen shrubs must be introduced in the landscaping around the kiosk along with the trees and Chat the the parking lot landscaping be aceepted with the changes suggested that all landscaping be inside bed areas surrounded by turf areas, seconded by T. Gallagher, and imanimously approved. 2) Metro Lexus/Infinity, 28450 Lorain Road. Proposal to construct an Infinity Dealership adjacent to the existing Metro Lexus Dealership. Iieard by Board of Zoning Appeals on May 6, 1993. Referred by Planning Commission May 11, 1993. Mr. Stoyanov presented pictures, color rendering and color landscaping plans. He explained tha.t the Infinity property will be consolidated with the existing Lexus property. The entrance of the build.ing will face the Lexus building arid will be contemporary in design to compliment it. The landscaping reflects the geometric shapes of the building. There will be a series of triangular concrete modules surrounded by landscaping in the front for displaying vehicles. The exterior materials are identical to the Lexus building: white synthetic stucco, dark bronze window frames, and white split face block in the rear on the service department. The parking lot will be enclosed with concrete curbso He presented samples and a list of materials: white dryvit, Akron Brick white split face block, and bronze anodized frames, it was clarified for Mr. Sohn that the color rendering does not . reflect the exact color because the owner preferred that the colors be the same as on Lexus. Regarding the screening in the rear Mr. Stoyanov had a proposed plan which may be revised because of discussions with the forester. They will be installing a fence and possibly a mound. Mr. Zergott stated that this area is very heavily wooded and any kind of mounding that was installed would necessitate removing the trees. Mr. Stoyanov stated that the forester had advised that not only would trees have to be removed where the mound was, the mound would effect adjacent trees an well. Mrm Stoyanov suggested that the 6 foot fence could be brought in to about 5 or 10 foot off the parking 1ot, but not installed on a mound, he advised that the trees are getting thicker now and they would clear aut the dead trees. Mr. and Mrs. Stephin, neighbors to the rear of the existing Lexus property, stated that the fence if it were closer to the curb than to their property would be a big help, and Mr. Stephin stated that he maintained the the grass axea behind the his property. Mr. Zergott stated that if a fence is installed, there should be a gate so that Metro can maintain the property behind it. The Stephins preferred a fence without a mound. Mr. Stoyanov explained that the existing 6 foot high boaLd on board, cedar fence that is on the east property line would be relocated and extended behind the entire Lexus and Infinity parking -lots. In reference to the lights, the Planning Commission had reconunended 20 foot high poles, but Mr. Stoyanov would like to relocate the existing 30 foot poles to the front with 20 foot poles on the side. These are 1,000 watt metal halide bulbs with a cut off fixture. There are also 400 watt wall lights which are about 15 feet off the ground. He explained that they have repaired a timer so that the most of the lights would be turned off at about.11:00 p.m. Mr. Stephin agreed that they do go off at night. He would also like the lights shielded. Building Commissioner 2