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PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 27, 1982 PAGE 4 Both items were heard together. Mr. Richland of Great Northern Development Co. stated that the developers were in agreement with the recommedations of the Architectural Board of Review of April 19, 1982, including the mansard treatment on Pick 'n Pay and that a lighting and mechanical plan will be submitted. Pertaining to the recommendations for Chi Chi's they will replace the sidewalk (eliminating the planting strip) along Lorain Rd. In reference to the openings onto the exit drive off the main drive, he ex- plained that the right turn land would be defined by cur.bs making it practically impossible to turn left onto Lorain Rd. In respons.e to the parking survey requested by the Commission, Building Commissioner Gundy stated that the parking for the entire shopping center at the present is in excessL818 parking spaces, and with the additional park.ing pr? ?ed for the two new developments, the parking will be in excess by 846 spaces. The Commission advised Mr. Richland that the lighting and mechanical plan requested by the Architectural Board would not have to be referred further to the Planning Commission. Because of the right turning lane planned for the Lorain Rd. exit drive the Com- mission agreed that the opening requested,by the Architecr tural Board off the main drive would not be necessary; and both entrance and exit drives could remain as originally planned off the 24' drive (drive can be exit and entrance from Chi Chi's, but one way exit only at Lorain Rd.) How- ever, the Commission would like both the green planting strip and the sidewalk in front of Chi Chi, and also had concerns regarding how far the sidewalk would be from the roadway. Chairman Gorris requested a revised site plan showing how far the sidewalk would be from Brookpark Rd., showing how Brookpark actually cuts in at Lorain Rd., where the existing sidewalk is now, and how it can be ma.de better, and where the crosswalk is. Sidewalks abutting parking area can be made 3' wider in order to be used as bumper stops (this will make spaces appear to be shorter). Mr. Roberts and Councilman Woerple agreed thatthere should be some kind of walkway from the south side of the Plaza to Pick'n Pay on the north for pedestrians crossing from the main plaza; such a walkway could tie in with the existing. landscape islands. Chairman Gorris made a motion with the plans to be approved contingent upon the sidewalks and wal.k- way. Mr. Richland protested the contingency, since that would infer that the plan would be disapproved if the walks were not installed. He could not agree to the walks with- out approval from the Developers. The Commission was in agreement that the building plans were acceptable, however, they did want to see what-could be presented for the walks before granting approval of the entire development. Assis- tant Law Director J. Dubelko stated that the Developer must, understand that to expedite approvals the Planning Com-