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area, they would have to install the the 10 foot side landscape buffer. Mr. Conway explained that the buffer would not apply because there is a shared easement along the side. Mr. Grasso agreed to install a board on board wolmanized fence, stained a dark brown as suggESted by the members. Mr. Sohn has no problem with the blue awnings, but since Mr. Grasso only had a sample and no color or material information, he was asked to present this information to the Building Department before the next Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Conway can then.show it to the members informally since this proposal does not have to be returned to the Commission. In reference to the landscape plan, Mr. Zergott made several suggestions which were intended to prevent future problems. He suggested using brown yews an the north side of the building instead of burning bush since there is rarely enough stan on the north for burning bushes. The Sweet Gtacn should be changed to October Glory or Red Sunset maple because the Sweet GUm frequently die during hard winters. He would like 4 or 5 taxus, burning bushes, or juniper added in the front of the building which is not landscaped as heavily as the back. Also in the front, he suggested using a ground cover other than pachysandra which does not do well in bright sun. Mr. Zergott stated that these suggestions for their own good, these plants will not cost more but they should hold up better in the future. Mr. Conway noted that there were outstanding violations on the property for the sidewalk, driveway, and apron. Mr. Grasso explained that these will be taken care of this with project. Mr. Zergott advised that the board is only accepting the concept of the signs, and also he would like some landscaping around the ground sign. Mr. Conway stated that a variance might be necessary for the location of the ground sign. B. Zergott moved to approve the Realty One proposal at 28364 Lorain Road, with the suggestions an the lighting, the enclosure around the dlnnpster area which is to be a dark brown to match the building, and the submission of a drawing of the light fixture and the awning material. The Board accepts the concept of the signage and asks the developer to take into consideration the suggestions-on the landscaping, seconded by Y. Sohn, and unanimously approved. Building Commissioner Conway presented a minor change at 28255 Lorain Road. The new owners, Century Federal Credit Union, are requesting to put an A.T.M. machine with a canopy over it. It will be located just outside an existing planting area at the northeast corner of the building. When the Architectural Board reviewed the mansard roof at this location some time ago, some landscaping was discussed, but the tenant had a problem with that from a financial aspect. The Planning Commission had requested the Board look at the landscaping at this time. Mr. Zergott explained that the front landscape area is too small and they usually replace the plantings every year. Mr. Conway advised that they could reduce the size of some of the parking spaces which might give some additional area. Mr. Zergott stated that the road dipped in that area and puddles form so vehicles splash water and salt up to over the plants and doubts anything will live there. He suggested that they replace one or two parking spaces with planting areas to break up the parking lot and keep the landscaping off Lorain Road. He will give Mr. Conway some direction as to what size planting beds would be acceptable. The members agreed with the Planning Gotrunission that if they do come in with a landscaping plan, they would not have to make a formal presentation. VI. ADJOURNrr1IIVT : - The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.ma ?Z_ B. . Ze: 5Q) ts. Ur1ng, 2