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would be two primary materials, an integrally colored and textured masonry brick unit with matching grout, and the second color will be a flashed center scored masonry unit in a earthen browu tone. The accent colors consists of red metal panels that flank the major entrances, the roof on these elements will be a patina green, the store front system has been changed and will be a medium bronze (material board showed it darker); and there would be a 1 foot 4 inch by 1 foot 4 inch glazed masoury medallion in red which are used to break up the blank faces of the masonry walls. They have modified the entrance and the architectural feature on store `B" at the request of the tenant so now there is an arched element over the entrance way and the feature walls will be brought in slightly, and the height will be similar to store "A". Mr. I'apandreas explained that the parapet height was 23 to 26 inches. He clarified that the mechanical units would be hidden behind. the parapet and screened in the back. Mr. Fiala presented a material list stating the colors and -- material numbers. It was clarified for Mr. Yager that they have decided specifically on these colors, but if any of them did change, they would have to come back before the board. Mr. Sohn was concerned that prefinished metal panels might be too bright in the sun, but he was assured that tlus was more of a burgundy, than a bright red. Mr. Yager asked if they could extend the berm down Mill Road since there a loading dock has been relocated to that side. It was clarified . that the loading dock would also be enclosed with an 8 foot high masonry wall. Mr. Yager- believed that the new treatment on store `B" was an improvement. He is concerned that the features that can be seen from the Lorain and Mill Road sides would not have enough depth, and he would like soine of this returned along side. Mr. Papandreas agreed, but stated that there was a lot of three dimensional forms on the build.ing, the towers protrude out somewhat and creates some shade and shadow and they have attempted to make the canopy look like it was tlxee dimensional. `I1iey do not have a return on them because they did not believe that they would be perceived as one dimensional. Mr. Sohn believed that the tenant signs might counteract that. Mr. Fiala noted that there would be a full 12 inch thickness of a block, and they were trying to coinpress the building because so that the parapet does not project more than 2 or three feet. Mr. Papandreas stated that he had the same concerns, but after studying the plans, he did not think it would look like a stage front. Mr. Yager would like them to consider that they are visible from both Mill Road and Lorain Roads. He further suggested that instead of the medium bronze for the window frames, a champagne or lighter beige might be more compatible with the other colors. Mr. Papandreas would like the store front system to match the lighting fixtures. He clarified that the glass would be clear. Mr. Yager wondered if there would be signs on the side walls and questioued if they were going to use the tenants' national signs, or if they had some signage standards. Mr. Papan.dreas responded that they are requesting all signs to have individually illumiuated channel letters which are to be mounted directly to the building face and their signage criteria is compatible with the city ordinances. If a tenant wanted signs on the side walls, they would have to get permission from both their company and the city since a variance would be required. There will be a ground sign on Lorain. Mr. Sohn stated that the entrance of store `B" was outstanding. Nri•. Papandreas stated that they are close to signiug with Circuit City and tlus entrance is their siguature so they have attempted to work the building arou.nd this. Mr. Yager believed that tlus was a nice feature. Regarding the metals panels, Mr. Papandreas reiterated that it was a maroon color, it was not a bright red and he thought that it was more toned down than Plaza North. Mr. Solui stated that the color on the rendering is quite differeut than the color on the sample. Regarding the lights, they are planning on high pressure sodium, but Mr. (pallagher suggested that they use metal halide which would not darken the brick. Mr. Papandreas agieed. 4