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meet on June 23, 1997 at 6:30 P.M. The motion was seconded by B. Zergott and unanimously approved. Motion carried. - 4) Developers Diversified Realty Corporation DDRC) Great Northern Limited Partnershiu, 25975 Great Northern Shopping Center Proposal to modify storefronts in Great Northem Shopping Center from Bruegger's Bagel Bakery to Plus Sizes as phase I. Referred by planning commission 7une 10, 1997. Presenting the proposal were: Mr. Barrow, representative for the property owner; Mr. Herschma.n, Architect; and Mr. Meiser Home Place representative. Mr. Herschman advised the intention is to redevelop Great Northern Shopping Center and he presented elevations of the proposal. Mr. Banow advised this is a much more modern approach to renovating a shopping center as landscaping will be incorporated across the front. He explained Home Place, which is currently under construction had- the idea of this new look. A colored rendering was presented. Mr. Herschman advised color has been introduced into the sidewalks and there is landscaping in several places across the front of the bu.ilding. Mr. Banow advised the name of the shopping center may also change to follow through with the regeneration of the shopping center. The focal point of phase 1 will be Home Place. Mr. Herschman noted the elevations depend on the magnitude of the stores: The larger stores have larger signs and no awnings. Mr. Herschman explained Home Place will be located in the erupty area next to The Men's Warehouse. He advised the canopies will not extend across the bigger stores such as Home Place, as these are destination stores. Such destination stores also will have larger signs. Mr. Herschman stated a pattern has been developed all the way down the shopping center. He explained there is a portico in front of the larger stores such as Home Place, which also has a residential roof element that is unique to this business.. There will be three Honey Locust trees between Home Place and Men's Warehouse. The concrete has been broken up by texture and color. The stronger color concrete is used to identify the entry area. There will be a series of pole lights approximately 12 feet high with metal halide fixtures. Mr. Herschman advised the lighting is similar to what was used at Beechwood Place. The sign fascia for Home Place will be composed of a Dryvit material with the groves cut at an angle and the letters will be red. Mr. Herschman noted the lights mounted on the building wall are a halo light so there is no light protruding forward. There will be an awning under the sign fascia for the smaller stores like Men's Warehouse and Holcombs. Mr. Herschman advised lights will reflect up into the awning, however the awning is opaque, so the light will reflect back down. The Kids R Us sign will be composed of the off white Dryvit maxerial with a dark blue metal coping and half round Dryvit trim as noted on the plans. Mr. Herschman stated at the end of the Bruegger's canopy there is an opened trellis. Above this trellis will.be the satin alwninwn paneL Mr. Herschman explained the material used for the panel is soft and translucent. He noted a future development will include the same panel on the western and southern end of the shopping center creating a book end. Mr. Herschman advised there have been concerns about these towers from Country Club Condominium residents. He assured the members tliere would not be any spill b,ack onto these residential properties. Samples of the brick material were presented. The majority of the building will have the standard Smooth Face Lawson Blend inasonry unit,_however there will be the dark burnt lumber block spaced out evenly throughout the build.ing. The parking lot will be reworked; incorporating landscaping, cha.nging the lighting and improving the look. The clear anodized alwninum will be used for all the window framing. The awming will be a hunter green canvas. There is three tones of concrete including: beige, a color lighter than beige, andgreen accent. Mr. Herschman advised the accents occur where the saw cuts across. The signage on the smaller stores are raceway mounted so that the letters are off of the wall, which will eliminate the mess that:.occurs :when, a tenant-: .: :. .= 9