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all the abutting property owners and located all of the low spots. He would like to put in two yard inlets in the low spots of the abutting properties. French drains are to be put along the back yards to help collect the water. Such water will be drained into Manor Care's proposed retention system. Mr. Yager wondered if the residents present were satisfied with this system. Mr. Behrand advised the residents concerned about the water were not present because they were satisfied with the system. Mr. Davis, representing Mrs. Swardell, explained she had concems about vision. Re was unsure if the fence would block Mrs. Swardell's view into the properiy. Mr. Zergott questioned if the residents would prefer a chain link fence with landscaping instead of the board on board fence. Mr. Behrand believed Mrs. Swardell was one of the residents that wanted the board on board fence. Mr. Zergott questioned if there is room for landscaping and wondered if a plan can be presented for replacing trees that are removed. He asked that a landscape plan to help block some of the views be presented in a couple of weeks. Mr. Wagner was willing to accommodate the neighbors with landscaping if it will not effect the drainage system. Mr. Zergott advised Mr. Wagner to contact the forester so that he can evaluate the property in terms of what trees should be removed and where additionallandscaping is needed. Mr. Howard agreed to check into the amount of landscaping that may be included in the swail area. This was an area of concern as there is only ten feet between the pavement and the property line. Mr. Zergott believed if the pines are installed on the east side of the fence, there should be some agreement that the abutting properiy owners maintain them In response to a residents question, Mr. Zergott advised Manor Care would plant them, but it would be up to the residents to maintain them. The members d.iscussed the building materials. Mr. Yager noted, although he is not a fan of the orange mansard it has more of a residential appeaL He wondered if there could be an awning above the entrances so that .it looks distinctive. Mr. Liggett believed this was needed to compliment the mansard. The members would like something to soften the appearance so that the addition does not look like a brick box. Mr. Behrand agreed to work something out and the members noted this can be faxed to the clerk and reviewed independently by a member of the board. Mrs. Krieger suggested using metal halide fixture rather than the high pressure sodium. Mr. Behrand explained tlie high pressure sodium was recommended at planning commission. Mr. Liggett believed the high pressure sodium will make the brick appear orange or yellow. The architectural review board would like to recommend metal halide lights. Mr. Zergott noted the patio is being surrounded with Arbor Vitae, he suggested breaking this up with some flowering trees, perennials and flowering shrubs. He believed this will improve the appearance. Mr. Zergott believed he can provide a sample of what he is talking about if requested. T. Liggett moved to approve the plans as submitted with the following exceptions: the landscape plans need to be reworked and adjusted to satisfy a lot of the residents surrounding the property in regards to views of the parking lot and views into the property; the swail and the fence along the east property line needs to stay close to the present location, but still work with the parking setup as proposed; the 6 foot high board on board on the other side of the swail is a good idea; the landscape plan should be worked out with the owners, City Forester and Mr. Zergott; the forester is to review the trees and guide through a lot of the screening; the building needs some sort of added feature to address entry ways, such as an awning, creating a residential flair and a connection between the addition and the rest of the building; and a metal halide fixture is recommended. The developers are required to submit revised plans for the foresters review by noon on Friday, June 20, 1997. It was noted the proposal will be referred to the bzd committee of council on June 23, 1997. Mr. Rymarczyk believed the changes xnay have to return to plannvng commission. It was noted this is subject to the builcling commissioners determination (after the meeting the bu.ilding commissioner determined the proposal did not have to return to planning commission). All changes for the landscaping and building should be submitted by Friday. The clerk advised the board of zoning and development will 8