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PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 8, 1986 PAGE 2 Mr. Bird, the owner, explained that an aluminium facia which wi11 return for about 35' on each side and conceal the different roof ele- vations will be installed; one garage door will be added and the others replaced; large windows will be replaced with smaller,energy efficient windows; large flower boxes will be installed in front of the building; existing front wall sign will be moved to side of building and new wall sign (non-illuminated) will be placed on front of building and will be . illuminated from landscaped area, existing pole sign will remain. The Commission would like additional landscape area adjacent to sidewalk on Lorain Road. Building is only set back about 35' and paved area in front is necessary for deliveries, etcMr. Bird will consider some additional landscaping adjacent to the Ground Round Restaurant. Mr. Bird will bring a site plan of the property to the next meeting. T. Morgan moved that the proposal for alteration of Rad Air Systems, 24260 Lorain Rd. be referred to the Architectural Board of Review, the Safety Department for any input relative to proposal, and to the Building Department to check and make sure the additional signage meets the ordinance and also request-that site-pian be brought back to the next meeting; seconded- by E. Traczyk, and unanimously approved._ -_ 4) Meineke Discount Muffler Shops, Inc., east_of Forest City Auto Parfs on the south side of Lorain Rd. Proposal to contruct muffler shop. Mr. Dadian, the owner, explained that split face block building will have four bays facing-Lorain Rd. Building Commissioner Spino pointed out that-only a 3'-area was planned inside the sidewalk-and no land- scaping -3s= shown. - Code requires a,.7' landscaped area, -building_.could _ be moved back=to include this: -Mr. Dadian agreed --that- dumps ter could -°- be enclosed if required. -Plans show brick on rear wall, but developer stated that block was planned; concrete block cannot be used as an ex- terior material. There are some trees on property and he can save one on rear line. During the discussion it was b rought out that the devel- oper is buying the property from the Illuminating Company but that they are retaining the rear 50 foot portion. This subdivision must be pre- sented to Planning Commission and will require a variance from the Board of Zoning appeals. It was suggested that site plan be revised by moving two parking spaces to the right in order to include additional landscaping. Developer agreed to withdraw proposal until he can pre- sent the subdivision plat to the Planning Commission who must then refer to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance. Proposal withdrawn. 5) Fretters, Inc. south west corner of Sparky Lane and Brookpark Rd. Ext. Proposal to construct retail store. Mr. Klein, architect, explained that this would be a 16,000 sq. ft. white split face.block building with a sign facia over entrances. Land- scaping is planned in front settiack areas adjacent to both Brookpark Extension and Sparky Lane and also on south property line; other land- scaping is spotted through out the parking lot and at each entrance. Pole sigs will be installed in landscaped area, building will be illu- minated from sign area over entrances, and security lights will be in- - stalled on rear of building:- Mr. Bierman suggested that some additional honey locust trees be planted in south landscape area adjacent to Wendy's.