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ti. PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 24, 1986 PAGE 3 The forester reported that the multi flora hedge is on the adjacent pro- perty and is encroaching on this parcel and should be cut back. He also questioned plans for the existing trees. Mr. Draeger and Mr. Hayden ex- plained that there are two trees in the building area and the remainder will be saved. Since Mr. Wendell believes other trees might be affected, he will meet with Mr. Hayden on the site. (Motion to approve the assembly plat was made at this point, see 5ection IV, item 3) J. Wixted moved to approve the proposal to construct a retail building known as Barlo Plaza, north side of Lorain Road, west of 30572 Lorain Rd., incorporating all the suggestions of the Architectural Board of Review and with the understanding that this developer will review the landscape plans with the forester, seconded by T. Morgan, and unanimously approved. 5) " Biskind Development Co., property located south of-the existing Great Northern Shopping Center and north of Plaza South (Parcel D). Proposal to construct retail store and arcade addition to Plaza South (Heard by Architectural Board of Review June 18, 1986). Mr. Carlisle represented the developer. Plans had been approved as sub- mitted by the Architectural Board. The Safety Department questioned what is on the north side of the building and if it could easily be patroled. Mr. Carlisle advised that it is a through passage way for pedestrian traffic only and will be closed off by doors. City Engineer Schaller explained that there is no City requirement regarding proximity of building to the gas line in the code, this would be a gas company requirement. Mr. Carlisle explained that the gas compafly required a 10' easement and 14` are being provided. Councilman McKay viewed the plans and had no objections. Mr. Carlisle further explained that the small bushes and trees in the area would be relocated behind the plaza. J. Wixted moved to approve Biskind Development Company proposal, north of the Plaza South, parcel D, to con- struct a retail store and arcade addition to Plaza South as submitted and incorporating the recommendations of the Architectural Board of Review, seconded by R. Bierman, and unanimously approved. 6) Great Northern Business Park, located on the south side of Country Club Blvd. (roughly between Great Northern Blvd and Columbia Road) Proposal to construct phase I. (Heard by Architectural Board of Review June 18, 1986). The Architectural Board had approved with the recommendation that some of the excess parking spaces be landbanked for future use (if needed) in order to save some additional trees on the site. Mr. Carlisle has met with the forester who has agreed to mark the trees in the parking lot area which should be savedm The Architectural Review Board had questioned if fences are allowed in the front set back and stated that they believed that this screening should be considered a landscape feature. Mr. Carlisle explained that, architecturally, this structure would serve as a hedge and is a semi- transparent screen to separate the parking lot from the building. Mr. Dubelko stated that structures are not permitted, however, he quoted Section 1215.01 wherin the Planning Commission may require structural or landscape features,, such as bumper guards, curbs, walls, fences, shrubs, ground- cover, or hedges to futher the intent and purposes of the Zoning Ordinance.