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considered leaving the existing house, to be used for this purpose or moving the house back so that cars can be displayed in front of the house. He advised it would be far to expensive to move the house and this was the best altemative available. Mr. Liggett wondered if there was a way to use the same materials for the used car area as was used for the main building. Mr. Lisy advised most of the building is clear glass which would not be very appealing. Mr. Liggett suggested using the Dryvit material with a couple bands or some other material that would compliment the main building. The board members believed that the trailer appears as a separate entity. Mr. Stoyanov agreed to submit something addressing these concerns. Mr. Yager stated dealerslups constantly put all their effort into making a car look nice, sleek, effective and designerly, and he would like to see this same effort enforced when designing the bu.ilding. He understood the intent to follow the corporate design, but believed this design does not meet the standards for the year 2000. Mr. Lisy explained this is an improvement as the existiug building is a piece of garbage. Mr. Yager stated the new improvements are a piece of garbage. Mr. Lisy advised if the facility is not remodeled they will only get 108 BMW vehicles a year, but if it is remodeled the new facility can store up to 200 BMW's a year. Mr. Yager did not believe this remodeling job met the minimum standards for the City of North Olmsted. He asked if Mr. Lisy would be interested in having someone from the BMW corporate office talk to a member of the board about the requirements supposing it does not cost any more money. Mr. Lisy explained Miller Zell is the one that came up with the renditions. Mr. Liggett believed the glass gave a clean appearance. Mr. Yager advised the purpose of the window size is to get as much signage on the building as possible. He was not concerned about the glass area, however, the area on the top is the only opportunity to improve and control the design quality of the bu.ilding. Mr. Lisy advised, in the 18 months he has been at the facility there has not been any signs in the windows. It was noted there is a painting in the window. Mr. Yager stated the building has no style. He suggested using car metal panel, aluca bond, neoparium, or a similar material as this would have more of a sleek look or style. The board members were willing to discuss the option with the coiporate designer to try and come up with a more appropriate design. Mr. Yager believed the building design lacked effort. Mr. Lisy stated the building is a palace in comparison to what is existing. Mr. Liggett agreed it was an improvement, but would like to see it extended one step further. The members gave the applicant the option of tabling the proposal or requesting a vote tonight. Mr. Stoyanov believed tabling the proposal is better than an outright rejection, and requested that the members table the proposaL He asked if the board will accept a. simple material change. Mr. Yager believed that is the beginuing of something, but would like it taken a step further. He would like to talk with a representative from the corporation to see if the image cannot be improved to meet the standards for the City of North Olmsted. M. Yager moved to table the proposal, seconded by T. Liggett and unanimously approved. The proposal will return to the architectural review board on July 16, 1997, if revised plans are submitted in time. Motion carried. 3) Manor Care, 23225 Lorain Road (will come ifvariances are ranted) Proposal to construct one story building addition and enlarge parking lot. Tabled by planning commission May 27, 1997. To be heard by board of zoning appeals June 5, 1997. Refened by planning commission June 10, 1997. Mr. Behrand, project manager, presented the proposaL He introduced Mr. Wagner and Mr. Howard representing the engineers for this proposaL Mr. Behrand advised: the brick is a concrete block material to match the existing; all the mechanical units will be within the building, with the exception of one condenser on the pad outside the building; the windows will match existing; and there will be no orange mansard as the intent is to, get away from the 1970's look. Chairmau 6