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...- ., , ..? Best Buy, Kids R Us, Home Place, Petsmart, M.C. Sporting Goods and some uukuown tenant(s). Mr. Hersclunau, arclutect explained the details of the plan. Some of the larger stores as well as the stores on the corners will have increased lighting and landscaping as noted on the plans. The smaller tenants will be re-faced in a compatible mamier which will include awniugs in a variety of darker colors such as hunter green, navy blue, deep burguudy etc. The large tenants, south of Keith Jewelers, are uuknown at tlus time. Mr. Herschman advised this area could be one big box tenant or two large tenants. He requested the opporiuuity to come back before plauving commission when the tenant is confirmed for this area. A vertical element will be created for the inovie theater which Mr. Herschinan noted would be similar to the element at the far east corner of the shopping center. To change the texture of the wall, the same materials are run in horizontal bands. There will be approximately 6000 feet of new construction on the north end of the west building. As this wall turns the corner, Mr. Herschman explained, there will be a break up of different materials as well as a landscape bed to buffer the residential area (tlus was not shown on the plans). The south plaza will also be re-faced in a similar manner. At the north end of the south plaza, near Jenny Craig, will be auother vertical element. The sign band for the south plaza will be resurfaced with a stone like material. The arcade to Marshalls will be recreated in order to reflect the daylight and enliance the lighting, and a portion of the facade that is closed will be replaced with glass. The sidewalk will be pulled in along the building near Couutry Boulevard in an effort to create a zone of landscaping aloug the road. Mr. Barrow concluded the intent of tlus proposal was to prove that Developer's Diversified is committed to revitalizing tlus shopping ceuter. Mr. Brennan asked for more details on buffering the residential areas from tlus coinmercial establishment. Mr. Barrow advised he is concerned about the mix of residential and commercial traffic behind the shopping center as well as security lighting. He stated the best way to take care of tlus problem is to work with the condoininium residents and the city. Mr. Barrow elaborated there are some issues such as the Illuminating Company's equipment in the back that could be addressed. He noted that buffering will be needed and that will come at a later date as he would like to solicit input from the residents. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned the time ]ine for tlus proposal. Mr. Barrow advised he would like to begin these renovatious as soon as possible with the intent of opening up new tenants by this time next year. Mr. Herbster questioned if the "big box" was witlun a quarter of a mile from the interstate and wondered if it would affect other areas if it were approved. Building Commissioner Conway advised board of zoning appeals will make the determination on the "big box" store and whatever determination they make relative to this site does not affect other areas. Mr. Herbster noted his plan was different from the one being displayed and questioned which is correct. Mr. Banow advised the newer one is correct. Mr. Herbster asked what materials will be used for the garage in the rear, and was advised masonry will be used which will match the rest of the building. Mr. Tallon wondered why the garages are needed. Mr. Barrow explained that maintenance equipment will be stored in the garage. It was noted the space marked 67 on the site plan will be retail stores. In response to Mr. Herbster's question, W. Barrow explained the shaded areas are the ones to be demolished and rebuilt. Mr. Herbster wondered if this remodeling will increase the size of the shopping center. Mr. Barrow confirmed the center would be 40,000 square feet larger. Mr. Herbster questioned how a truck would get behind the build.ing as currently there is a divider. Mr. Barrow explained this is an issue that will need to be discussed with the condominium owners. Mr. Tallon agreed this proposal should be discussed with the condominium association, but advised this commission would like these problems addressed before the project receives approvaL He noted if the commission approves this proposal before the problems are addressed in the back of the building, then the problems may never be addressed. 1VIr. Barrow explained currently there are sparse hedges behind the building, which he agreed was unacceptable. He envisioned placing some evergreens in the back, with residenrial type fencing or a masonry barrier. The density and height of the barrier is something Mr. Barrow would like to discuss with the condominium association. He would aLso like to see the Illwninating Companies distribution reworked to allow adequate buffering for the residential areas. Mr. Barrow believed there was room in 2