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<br />there could be problems with settling and cxacking after a period of time because <br />it would not in an environmentally secure space. He noted that there were <br />existing trees and they would be installing other trees on the mound and.not much <br />of the fence would be visible. Mr. Herbsman believed that there could be problems <br />with freezing and thawing an a mound that was not stable. Mr. Sohn stated that it <br />would cost more, but piers could be installed every 20 or 30 feet and then an 8 <br />inch wide brick wall could be installed with face brick facing the residential <br />area behind. Mr. Newberry is concerned about the long term stability of the mound <br />and has a concern that it might tip over after a period of time. Mr. Herbsman <br />stated that it would be years before the mound settled and cited a case of a <br />brick wall toppling over and killing a child. Mr. Newberry believed that a <br />lightweigYit board on boaxcl fence would give and move as the mound moved. Mr. Sohn <br />stated that structurally it was possible, by installing a ground beam deep enough <br />with vertical and horizontal reinforcements, expansion joints and piers. Mr. <br />Newberry responded that they had looked into this, but did not think it made <br />sense, but not just fron a cost standpoint, so the brick wall is not part of <br />their plan. He pointed out that they had planned a staggered row of pine trees on <br />the mound and that it had been suggested that more trees should be installed on <br />the east side of the mound. Mr. Sohri believed that aesthetically the brick would <br />be better because the neighbors' buildings were brick. He believed that a brick <br />wall was proper between a residential area and a store. He again explained how it <br />could be done. Mr. Zergott did not agree and believed that a 6 foot high board on <br />board fence would be sufficient, but the final decision would be up to the <br />Planning Commission. Mrs.. Krieger questioned the benefit of putti.ng up a brick <br />fence beside a brick wall and pointed out that the fence would be flanked by <br />trees. Councilman McKay believed that the.citizens should be able to give their <br />opinions prior to the board giving theirs. Mr. Zergott responded that tlie board <br />is making suggesti.ons and then the public would be allowed to speak, just the.way <br />it was done at the last meeting. In reference to the building, Mr. Sohn stated <br />that the front facade is improved, but the last time he had asked for a stronger <br />statement at the entrance, to eliminate the box-type.look of the building. He ha.d <br />suggested some kind of architectural feature over the entrance. They have <br />utilized the Dryvit in that area so it is somewhat different but he would like it <br />higher over the entrance for emphasis. He further noted that the split face <br />concrete block is a11 right on the upper portion, but last week he had requested <br />brick,an the lower portion, but this plan still shows split face concrete block. <br />He would still like brick on the lower portion. Mr. Herbsman presented a sample <br />of the integrally colored split face block. Mr. Sohn maintained it should be <br />brick. Mr. Zergott reviewed the board's request for brick with the split face <br />block as an accent. Mr. Newberry explained that this block is a through wall <br />concrete masonry unit, integrally colored, and looks like brick an the face. He <br />believed that it is a 16 inches wide with an 8 inch score and ha.s a brick like <br />appearance. He explained that there is a clifferenee between the Macedonia store <br />and this store, the Macedonia store is smaller and deeper arid a different <br />configuration; lie is concerned if they use brick on this building it would not <br />fit the scale and also that they would lose the texture and contrast of the <br />material by making it too small; and the ability of ha.ving light and sha.dow play <br />on the building. It was clarified that Mr. Sohn wanted a marquee type structure <br />over the entrance. Mr. Zergott asked for the audience's comments. Mrs. Schuler, <br />representing 172 condominiinn unit owners, explained that the Wal-Mart building <br />would be 60 feet from their building, and they did request the brick waTl because <br />they need the protection. At the last meeting, both Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Sohn <br />asked for that wall along with the brick building. She introduced Mr. J. Darcy, <br />Executive Director of the Ma.sonry Institute, who had agreed to present <br />information about.brick in lieu of wood. Mr. Darcy advised that he was a member