06/10/1997 Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

? the effect of a downtown area. This will give a rhythm and pulse to the shops of Great Northern. He reiterated that they have a time line situation since they must be finished by October. He believed that this design is on the front end of a trend that is happening nationwide aud will be the first in the Cleveland area. In response to the members questions he explained that they would tie in the liceuse area by ttuning the comer and picking up the awniug and re-landscaping the green area, with the idea that, if there is a shift of tenants, this would be a good place for a restaurant with an outdoor eating area. The trellis will have a open area with some of it enclosed and phase 2 and 3 will match. He clarified that both the Home Place and the Kids `R' Us will have a unique fronts but the materials will be complimentary and they will carry the same concept through out the center. It was clarified that the mirrors and colors on the Plaza South will also be changed with the construction of that phase. They did not purchase all the buildings on the outer edge of the center and cannot change their appearance, but hope to influence them somewhat. Building Commissioner Conway clarified that the Home Place signs will require a variance, but there will be some merit to that since it is so far offthe road. The concrete will be internally colored, not painted on. The metal fins on the top of the Home Place columns are a design feature. There will be light fixtures along the pavement, but the parking lot imVrovements will be done later as the center develops. The tower at the end is about 35 feet high and will have a soft glow at night and is directed from the outside to the inside, probably with a 400 watt bulb; and during the day the sun would have a similar effect. The lights under the canopies are on the building and directed up so the light is reflected down and, since the canopies are opaque, light does not shine through.. The decorative type wall mounted fixtures is a halo type light. The brick will be similar to what is there now with variegated colors and some detail similar to stone with an accent material in an off white or tan. There will be no lighting on the blue band on Toys `R' Us. The rear elevation of Home Place will have a dock, and will be a light buff and field brick. Since the rear of the building echoes the front and is visible from Country Club Boulevard, it will be landscaped. There will be signage in the back, but no entrances. It was clarified that there will be no signage in the rear on the second two phases, because there are condominiums in the rear and the lighting will be cut off Mrs. Canwright, President of the Board of Managers of the Home Ovvuers Association, questioned as a resident, the canopies which are to end at the Home Place building , pointing out that many people walk there in inclement weather. She is a jogger and this is where she jogs in the winter. As president of the homeowners association, they are very much interested in what happens in the back of the phase two area which abuts their property. She would like to be appraised of what is going on. Mr. Barrow stated that they usually invite the people that abut for their comments. Mrs. Doubler, the secretary of the association; noted that phase 2 and 3 will effect the association more than this phase does, and she questioned how they were going to incorporate these changes in these areas. She was particularly concemed if the bell tower would be on the western end. Mr. Barrow stated that this is really just an architectural feature and the portions that face the residential areas will be opaque so it will not be visible from their homes. He advised that the building samples are in front of the job trailer on the site. Mrs. Doubler would also like a working relationship with the new owners, and is pleased that they are bringing life into the area: She was concerned about the truck traffic that has been using Country Club Boulevard. Mr. Barrow stated that there are different ownership's in the area, but their contractors have been given routing instructions as to where they can and cannot go. She would appreciate any help to alleviate the speeding problems. Mr. Barrow advised that they have not addressed what will happen in the second phase, nor do they have a time table. In response to her question, Mr. Barrow showed her an elevation of the metal fins which were mentioned earlier. R. Tallon motioned to approve the proposal to modify storefronts in Great Northern Shopping Center from Bruegger's Bagel Bakery to Plus Sizes as phase I, for Developers Diversified Realty Corporation (DDRC) Great Northern Limited Partnership, 25975 Great Northern Shopping Center. During the framing of the motion Building Commissioner Conway questioned if the proposal is going.to be referred