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laudbanked, because there are also 439 parking spaces that are uot included in tlus count which are shared with the mall. Exhibit 4 shows the relation of the storage area to the loading dock. The new desigu has been created to be a uuique focal point for the new tenant, but still will be compatible with the rest of the center. He then presented Mr. Fiolla, arclutect for Best Buy, who eaplained that because of the size of this project they intend to add a three dimensional appearauce to the present structure wluch is basically one dimensional. He presented a colored rendering and explained that the color on larger rendering is far more accurate than the one in the booklet. The entrance way will project out and returns to the existing building, there will be a standing metal roof on the sloped root the red grillage is open and'is on the entire front aud goes back into the vestibule. On the front of the building, up to 10 to 14 feet above the walk, they will iustall face brick in a two tone clay masonry. Above that they will use an integrally colored masoury material. There will be four, 24 inch round columns at the focal point of the building which will be painted a crimson red, the other columns will be the same green as those that are presently on the center. Mr. Papandreas stated that they will not be adding any new mirrors to this store front, and will be using a synthetic finish system on the focal point of the elevation. He noted tliat the height of the peak is probably about 4 feet above that of Marshall's. There is also a letter in the brochure from Traff-Pro, their traffic consultants, which indicated that there would be a slight increase in traffic from what is existing, about 36 trips per day (brochure noted 36 in the P.M. ). He presented a photograph of the rear of the shopping center and sketched in the addition as it would appear looking north from Marshall's. He clarified that the existing stores would remain the saine colors. Two existing stores, Hallmark and Avon Boot, will be relocated to the uorthern section of Plaza South, but they are in the process of executing a lease cancellation agreement with Gentry's. In reference to the variauces required, Building Commissioner Conway advised that they would need a special permit since this is a non-conforming building due to the location of the existing building from the lot line, and clarifi.ed that there was not the required 25 foot setback from anchor store "A" off the property line and it is 20 feet now. The addition will conform. Also since the codes have changed a$d by incorporating the overhangs on the building, there is 32 percent of the lot covered and they are offily allowed 25 percent, at the tiune the building was constructed 29% was covered. Mr. Papandreas noted that at the time this building was built, this code was not in place. Mr. Conway explained that the third variance was for signage, but he does not have the specifics at this time. He further stated that there are one or two parking spaces that he does not believe will work, however eliminating those will not briug their parking below code. Since the commission had no further questions, Mr. Gorris asked for audience participation. Mr. Hogan, president of Country Club Condominium Association which abuts the property involved, objected to the short notification period for this hearing since he claimed that they only received notification on Friday, and he has been unable to discuss this with the residents. Mr. Gorris advised that the ordinance required a 5 day notification period, but assured him that this is just the begiuning of a very long process and explained how the proposal would proceed and there will be time to give the residents a chance to raise their objections. In reference to loading and u.nloading, he was advised that no deliveries could be made between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the neat morning if it causes a disturbance. Mr. Conway clarified that there could be areas in the center where unloading would not disturb the residents. Mr. Hogan asked if the city required any additionallandscaping or screening between this proposal and the complex. Mr. Orlowski asked what they wanted for screening. Mr. Hogan pointed out that the area belund Plaza South looked far better than the area behind the Handy Andy store which looked positively terrible. He does not want this area to become like that. He was again assured that there would be no final approval touight and there would be tiune for the board to discuss this 0 `C. 2