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,_ be partly boxed in, and Mr. Mamiing would prefer that the balconies be left open for security and visibility. Mr. Tallon would like a matching brick the same height as the office, about 12 inches, and put the stucco up higher. The stairway will also be covered in. Mr. Brennan believed that when everytlung is closed in, it will make the hallway darker. There are light fixtures, but W. Petroski was not planning to change the existing. Before the commission approves the enclosed hallway and stau-way, Mr. Tallon would like to see a drawing of improved lighting, or else it should r.emain open. Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk advised that there has been a complaint that most of the lights are out. Mr. Tallon would rather see the balconies left open with the lighting brought up to standard. The pylons on the brick wall and in front of the ,office could be covered. Mr. Brennan suggested that the white band could be painted or dressed up, but the railing could remain open. Mr. Shah advised that the railing is in good shape now, and he will leave it open if that is what the commission wants. He advised that the lights had been retro-fitted for 20 watt florescent fixtures. It was verified that the brick had beeu painted with a prior renovation. Mr. Tallon suggested that the brick be stripped to the natural fuush and the brick could be added on the columns that would match the existing . Mr. Tallon advised that the only way the commission would allow them to enclose front stairwell would be if they would bring iu an improved lighting plan. If they just want a white line, they could just paint the railing. Mr. Petroski suggested that they could put white mesh u.nder the rails, so the light would show through. He clarified that they are only enclosing the slat part of the railing, they will not be covering the bottom where snow would build up. R. Tallon moved to forward the Econolodge (Camelot Inn) proposal, 22989 Lorain Road, to the architectural review board with the following stipulations: that the stucco be removed from the second floor railing; that the brick be eleaned; that brick be installed to match the office height, before the stucco is started; the stucco can be added on top of the existing brick structures; the front hallway or stairways that are shown encased should have a lighting plan to show how the area will be lighted after it is enclosed; the colors are to be muted, both the reds and white; and the awniug cannot be back lit. The motion was seconded by T. Manning and unanimously approved: It was clarified that this would go to architectural review board in November and return to plauning commission on December lOth. IV. NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND SUBDNISIONS: 1) Great Northern Properties Rezoning Request. This proposal is to re-zone approximately 25 acres of land located along the north side of Brookpark Road between Columbia Road aud Great Northern Boulevard, from the existing zoning of Office Building District, to General Retail Business District. Continued from meeting of September 24, 1996. Postponed bv develouer until November 26, 1996. V. COMMLTNICATIONS: No items. VI. COMIVIITTEE REPORTS: No items. VII. MINOR CHANGES: The minor changes were discussed privately. VIII. NEW BUSINESS: No items. 4