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•.. 6 the board is considering the appearance of the building. She would like the developers to look elsewhere where there are fewer residential areas, perhaps the Industrial area. She mentioned the problems that the residens have ha,d with Biskind Development Company and wondered about his taste when he ma.de certain stipulations. Mr. Dempsey, representing Colebrook Condominitmns, agreed that the buildings should be brick which would blend in with their buildings and again requested an 8 foot brick fence, instead of a 6 foot board on board fence with as many trees as possible on the mound. He would like the ditch filled in if possible, especially since the mound might erode into the ditch. Mr. Zergott stated that he saw no benefit in having an 8 foot high wall against anotlier brick wall. He would suggest going to a brick building and having a wood fence. Since the adjacent brick buildings are various types of brick, it was questioned what brick the wall should match. Mrs. Schuler stated that they wanted the brick for security, maintenance, and to buffer sound so any color would be acceptable. Mr. Zergott asked if the money should go into the wall or more landscaping. Mrs. Schuler did not believe that this should be a problem. Mr. SoYm advised that this proposal should be tabled in order for the developer to return with revised plans with a better design for a stronger architeetural statement on the front entrance, for a brick on three walls, and a design for a brick fence. Mr. Gallagher siarunarized the issues. A brick building was suggested, the lights should be 26 feet high, and the light should not exceed the property li.nes, it is imperative to protect the people in the condominiLUns even if trees have to be removed, because trees can be planted; he, personally,is recommending an 8 foot brick wall; this building is actually a box, and needs some kind of an architectural feature; they will not run water into the ditch on the east side; the plantings should tighten the mound so that it does not erode; it is his understanding that the sewers do not run into the ditch, there should be proper draina.ge to-that ditch, whatever it takes drain tile or whatever; and finally, the:board would like to see specific colors, material identification, etc. an everything. Mr. Sohn would like to see samples of all materials and colors. In response to Mr. Skoulis' question, Mr. Gallagher stated that he mainly addressed the -mound on the east, but he does not know what should be done on Brookpark Road, the 42 foot. mound will shield headlights, and there should be some protection from the pole lights if the fixtures are shielded. Mr. Skoulis suggested that he would like the home awners to meet with the developers and Mr. Zergott to work something out that would be acceptable to all parties. Mr. Zergott ad.ded that if the developers can do such a good landscaping job between the Corporate Center and Wal-Mart, they can do as nice a job everywhere else. With a brick building, he.did not see the n,eed for a brick wall and would rather see a natural wood fence. This can be decided at Planning Commission. B. Zergott moved to table this pro ject and have it come back to the board with a different set of plans showing a brick building with a little more character with the recommendations that the landscaping be improved that is going to be more in the public eye and for the residents who live around the site, seconded by T. Gallagher, and imanimously approved. ADJOURN=: VI. The meeting was approved at 8:00 p.m. 98 B. Oring, 7