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ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW MARCH 19, 1986 Page 4 6) The Standard Oil Co. (R. Blessing), 25295 Lorain Road Proposal to construct new self service gas station and mini mart (exisring station will be demolished). (Heard by Planning Commission March 11, 1986) Mr. Blessing of Standard Oil explained that the new facility will be Che same materials as the station at Clague and Lorain Roads. Mr. Blessing has not submitted a new landscape plan as suggested by Planning Commission with an increased front landscaped area. Mr. Blessing questioned how much it should be increased. The Board suggested he have it studied bq their landscaper and make his own proposal to Planning Commission. Mr. Pattison questioned if all four curb cuts are necessary, he would like the two curb cuts closest to the corner eliminated. He does not believe that the traffic pattern at this station will require four curb cuts. The Board also quesCioned if all the signage conforms to code, there seems to be too many graphics, and they would like the Building Commissioner to verify the sign area allowed. No mechanical equipment is planned on ehe roof. S. Ebin moved to approve the plans as sub- mitted providing that the signage proposed is within the ordinances, and that the developer submit a revised landscaping plan to the Planning Commission, seconded by D. Pattison, and unanimously approved. 7) L. K. Heating an.d and Cooling, Inc. (T. Woodman), 4891 Dover Center Rd. Proposal to construct attached 12 story garage to existing office. (Heard by Planning Commission March 11, 1986). Mr. Woodman, architect, explained thaC this pole barn type garage addition would maCch rhe existing building, a skylight will be installed (no windows are planned); spot light will be installed on gable; color of doors has not been decided but will probably be a brownish color; no mechanical equipment will be installed on the roof. S. Ebin moved to approve plans as submitted, seconded by D. Pattison, and unanimously approved. 8) Biskind Development Co. (K. Kekst), 4870 Great Northern Mall Proposal to expand Great NorChern Mall on south side of property. (Heard by Planning Commission March 11, 1986). Mr. Nelson, of Biskind Development Co., explained that department store may be added to the south elevation of this addition at a later date. This addition will be consistene with design proposed for the Plaza South and the outlot "C" buildings, and may eventually be carried out on the existing mall (excluding the department stores), and plaza. Exterior walls will be dryvit in light pastels, mainly blue and beige, with bright accent colors, truck entrances will be screened; skylight is planned; decorative lights will be installed on walls. Landscaping area on south is probably temporary and will be 35 feeC of grass with some shrubs and a partial walkway; landscaping in front of west elevation will be grass and trees with a walkway. Mr. Pattison would like the walk way exCended on the south landscaped area. Mechanical equipment will be placed on roof which slopes 7 feet to exisCing mall roof and will be behind 4 foot parapeC. Mr. Nelson stated Chat top of units could possibly be visible from the west and south, but you would have to be anywhere from.300 feet t0 600 feet away (if department store is built it would screen completely from the south). Units can be painted to match the background to make them less noticeable. Mr. Ebin suggested raising the heighC of the parapet. It was agreed that the Board would wait until units