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? sufficient for most plants. He was also concerned that the cream color of the planter might clash with the brick. He also questioned if the fence installed next to the adjacent Darby O'Toole's bar could be removed. It was noted that the fence belonged to the bar, and it was installed specifically to keep cars from driving into the arborvitae. Mr. Yager noted that there will be a curb which should stop cars. Mr. Ziska stated that they had no problem with removing the planter and changing the landscape plau. Mr. Zergott advised that he would stop at city hall and review a new landscape plan before the Planning Commission meeting on January lOth. He suggested some ornamental trees be added and they work within the plan they presented. In reference to the lighting, Mr. Yager thought that the side lighting should be simple and functional, and they should concentrate on the front lighting. Mr. Bailey stated that their only objection to the Planning Coinmission's suggestions was the addition of the pole lights in the rear, since he believed that they could light the back lot with wall lights and still contain the light on the property. They presented a photometric plan which showed the light at the extremities of the lot to be .2 foot candles. Mr. Yager pointed out that there was a house directly behind this, but noted that the fence on the property line would help shield the light. Mr. Ziska stated that they preferred not to have the 10 foot poles on the back, and believed that the poles might be more distracting than the wall-pak. Mr. Yager agreed, noting that the poles would be higher than the 6 foot fence and with that low of a foot candle did not believe that they would be impacting anytlung. Building Commissioner Conway stated that there is more of a problem with the glow from the bulbs, and he suggested that they advise Planning Commission of the times that the lights are to turned off. Mr. Yager made several comments on the building: he would prefer that the green emblems remain on the side of the building because they add visual interest to a blank wall especially on the Darby O'Toole's side; he would like some dimension added to the peak over the World of Sleep so it does look as fliinsy, possibly by making it thicker. Mr. Ziska believed that he could thicken it to the width of the column and he will look into it, but he had liked the bill board effect. Mr. Yager would like to review this after it is revised. Mr. Ziska further advised that if they had two tenants there would be two signs on the one peak over those units. Mr. Zergott questioned if the parapets would be high enough to hide the HVAC units and was concerned that they would be visible since the grade drops down. Mr. Ziska did not believe much of the units would be seen from the street side. It was suggested that the units be moved forward from the center of the roof and closer to the mansard so they would be concealed. The developers agreed. The gas meters are on the west side of the building and will be screened by the arborvitae and the electric service will come in from the east where there is a pole on the property line. Mr. Zergott reminded them that Planning Commission had asked for more landscaping in the back. The developers stated that the fence had not been shown originally and that was where Planning Commission had asked for the landscaping. They developers agreed to add some ornamental trees in the back which would also shield the light. Mr. Zergott questioned if they intended to keep some of the older trees that are in back. Mr. Ziska did not think that they would survive the grading. Mr. Zergott would like these trees replaced and suggested that they contact the forester for his suggestions. The developers agreed. The window frames will be a light colored anodized aluminum, probably a natural color. These colors are similar to the store across the street, and the green panels are a painted, smooth face block. Mr. Zergott would prefer a band of a different color split face brick to add interest instead of the green boxes. Mr. Yager believed that the green block added interest, but suggested that they not paint it if they 2