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1 •' ? ??w? noted the lot has been split off and the vacant area has been developed into parking. The character, materials, and styling on the exterior of the existing structure will be duplicated exactly. The ballroom will be one story high, however the entire addition will be s'vx stories high. Mr. Scott pointed out the various entries on the plan. The materials will be E.I.F.S. material (Dryvit or stucco looking), with brick columns and painted metal railings. It was clarified the colors for all the materials used on the addition will match the existing structure. Mr. Scott explained there will be awnings and recessed balcony bays. The color of the canopy will be similar to the Dryvit and will have brick columns. The locarion of the Dryvit as opposed to the masonry was discussed in accordance with the plans. Mr. Childs clarified the ends of the suite floors are generally brick. Mr. Yager noted there was no brick near the ball room pedestrian entrance. He believed the loading zone was in the most appropriate Yocation, but was somewhat concerned about its proximity to Great Northern Boulevard. The members discussed two options for shieldiug the loading dock so that it is shielded from Great Northern Boulevard. Building Commissioner Conway explained in the past the zoning code required that the loading zone be located behind the building. Planuing commission believed the code was too restrictive, and it has since been revised to allow loading docks in other locations as long as it is addressed arclutecturally. Mr. Scott explained that the parking has been expanded. In an attempt to screen Great Northem Boulevard from the doclc, Mr. Scott explained landscaping has been added between the parking lot and Great Northern Boulevard. Mr. Liggett wondered if that landscaping can be mounded. If permitted, Mr. Scott agreed to mound this buffer, but cautioned it may interfere with the city right-of-way. Mr. Scott explained, he will build a grill-like wall arou.nd the trash enclosure. He advised the size of the trash compactor is about 30 feet. Mr. Yager noted there is an existing compactor and a dumpster. Mr. Scott believed there will only be one. Mr. Yager wondered if the facility has docking hours. Mr. Childs agreed to check with operations, as the truck dock is something new. Mr. Gallagher believed the parking did not leave enough room for the truck. Mr. Liggett suggested moving the spaces toward the building to allow landscaping along the loading dock. He noted this would assist in shielding the loading dock from the view of people traveling north on Great Northern Boulevard. Mr. Yager suggested that the truck dock be angled in such a way to buffer it from Great Northern Boulevard. He noted this may solve the problem without depending totally on landscaping. Mr. Liggett advised this ma.y block the emergency drive. W. Scott agreed to explore both options and come up with a revised plan. Mr. Gallagher noted, due to recycling, two dumpsters may be necessary. Mr. Yager requested that all dumpsters be enclosed. Mr. Liggett believed the dock should be shielded coming from either direction on Great Northem Boulevard. The board members agreed to review the revised plan independently. Mr. Yager read the following comments from Mr. Zergott: the ivy may ruin the Dryvit; change all bayberiy to lower growing shrub in the parking islands (they grow to large and dense and will become a visual barrier); use taxus as Viburnum Carisii will overgrow specified area with the serviceberry; add some low evergreen plantings for fall to spring interest do not take all pygmy barberry out; and use maple or oak or more ornamental crabs in place of the liquidamber styraciflua problems with survivability on these types of sites with sweet gum Mr. Scott was given a copy of Mr. Zergott's comments concerning the landscape plan. Mr. Scott agreed to revise the landscape plan accordingly. Mr. Scott noted, they have not been able to get the owner to sign off on the ivy plants, but agreed to use a gri1L Mr. Yager believed the grill would work nice with the ivy. It was clarified the new parking area will include lighting similar to the existing lighting. Mrs. Krieger and Mr. Gallagher felt that the lighting would be sarisfactory. Mr. Scott 2