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PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 10, 1979 P,P,GE 2 Review Board excluding Item 1, which is to be resubmitted with the building plans, and the detailed landscape plans, seconded by J. Brown, and unanimously approved. (c) Anthony Dindia Retail Stores, Northwest corner of West 231 and Lorain Rd. (Referred from the Architectural Review Board Meeting' of July 9, 1979). Anthony Dindia introduced the proposal. The plans were studied and discussed. J. Prokasy moved to approve the Anthony Dindia retail store plans as submitted with the changes 1, 2, and 3 contained in the Architectural Board of Review Minutes of July 9, 1979, seconded by D. Ryan. At This time Chairman Bugala requested the opinion of City En.gineer R. Zurawski regarding the entrance off West 231 St. Mr. Zurawski had reviewed the plans and stated that they had recom- mended that ithce' entrance -be as far away as possible fram.tihe inter- section, he also stated that the A& P'Store had dedicated an ad- ditional 10' for the right of way which had not yet been developed. Chairman Bugala then called for a vote, and the motion passed unanimously. (d) Pic Way Shoes, 27650 Lorain Rd. (Northeast corner of Lorai.n and Porter Roads). (Referred from the Architectural Review Board mee ting o f July 9, 1979). Jim Brunskill of Knobocker Stores, introduced the plans. The plans and recommendations of the Architectural Review Board were studied and discussede J. Prokasy moved to app rove the Pic-Way Shoe Store plans as submitted with changes 1 through 7 as recommended by the Architectural Review Board Minutes of July 9, 1979, seconded by W. Ohman, and unanimously approved. . (e) Columbia Village Apartments, Lorain and Columbia Rds. Phase 2" Referred to Planning Commission July 3, 1979. Mr. Gundy introduced the ammended plans for Columbia Village Condominums Phase 2. He explained that Phasa 1 is completed, and that this plan will reduce the density of Phase 2. Mr. Lefkowitz and Mr. Bernstein, the Architect, were representing Columbia Village They explained that the density of the development would be reduced from 197 units to 96 townhouse units of about 1260 sq. ft. per unit, designed to.be sold on todays market for about $50,000 and planned as an adult community. This new plan eliminates a six story apart- ment building and the 2-2 story garden type apartment units of one and two bedroom suits, and reduces the open car sp aces from 155-to 136. The density of the new proposal is well within the zoning requirements, and the only variance required is for the garages which are 20 feet from the residential area (50 ft. required), this variance had been previously granted on September 1, 1976, and would have normally expired, however Law Director M. Gareau felt that since this is a Phase development that the variance is still valid. Parking, traffic flow, lands caping, and the removal of the originally planned recreation area,were discussed. There was some discussion as to whether or not this new plan would have to go through the Architectural Review Board or go directly b ack to