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r? . . ? high bushes in a landscaped mulch bed around the sign. Mr. Zergott wondered where the sign will fall in conjunction with the rock. Mr. Allen advised the sign will sit very close to the rock due to setback requirements. Mr. Zergott believed smaller shrubs should be included with the package. Mr. Allen explained smaller shrubs along with a rock garden would be included. Mr. Yager approved of the rock. It was noted the rock is composed of insulated fiber glass and will be used to hide a vault required by the City of Cleveland. Mr. Yager wondered if the sign can be placed on top of the rock. Mr. Allen advised they have considered this option but decided against it because the sign would have to be installed on the face of the rock which would greatly decrease the visibility of the sign. The Fortney & Weygandt logo was acceptable to the board members. B. Zergott motioned to accept the sign package as presented, but noted that additional landscaping will be required. Mr. Allen explained the landscaping has not been completed because the land is too wet near the rocks. He agreed to satisfy all the obligations and suggestions made to the plan submitted and approved by the city forester. Mr. Zergott requested that these comments be reflected in the minutes. The motion was seconded by M. Yager and unanimously approved. Motion carried. N. OLD BUSINESS: 1) Metro Park Builders Office Retail Building, 24345 Lorain Road (formerly VFW and Aquarium properties). Proposal to construct two buildings in two phases. The architectural review board tabled the landscaping and signage so.that they can review colored renderings. The proposal was heard by planning commission. Mrs Kopko, architect and Mr. Potz, builder presented the proposal. It was noted a nwnber of plantings have been incorporated into the proposal including: Indian Magic Crabs, Serbian Spruce, Austrian Pine, Cleveland Select Pears, and Honey Locust. The ground sign will be internally lit and constructed out of bronze aluminum housing, with a green cap, an off white lexan face, and green lettering to match the cap. There will be a grass mounted area to prevent the headlights from shining across Lorain Road and a planted area around the ground sign. Mrs. Kopko advised the plantings would grow to about the heigbx of the skirt. The members wondered what plantings would be arou.nd the sign. Mrs. Kopko advised Stella D'Ora Daylillies, Korean Spice Viburnum, and Andona Junipers would be planted around the sign.- The landscape plan was refened to Mr. Zergott for review. Mrs. Kopko presented samples of the bricks and noted the brick color has been changed to a belden brick medium range A., because the previous color was too dark. The shingles will be weathered grey instead of the brown presented previously. The color of the doors will be slightly lighter than a forest green to match the sign. The trim colors are Casablanka Sherwin Williams. It was noted the windows would be realigned. Mrs. Kopko believed approximately three or four trees would be removed 'm order to complete the project. Mr. Yager wondered where the trash enclosure and loading zones will be located. Mr. Potz advised the dumpster has been moved to about the center of the plan replacing two parking spaces on the north side of the now phase l portion of the development. Mr. Gallagher believed a truck could make the turn: Mr. Yager recommended incorporating an accent to every fourth or fifth brick, if possible. He advised if a blend is incorporated, the darker brick should be