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Mr. Zalenski reviewed the main components of the project. He said 300 to 500 bricks from the building will be salvaged for use in the featured walkway. The northeast ingress/egress point will be widened to three lanes to eliminate vehicle congestion. The reconfigured parking lot will consist of a total of fifty two parking spaces and two accessible spaces. New landscaped island will provide buffer along the eastern property line. The utility and power box area will be screened using evergreens. Mr. Louis said the redevelopment of the site will reduce the amount of water runoff. Mr. McDade said the project will be an improvement for the schools as well as the city. Mr. Malone said the proposed landscape bed along the front of the new parking area should be modified using the following plants: six viburnum carles, three Red Sonsets, eighteen Taxus Media Chadwick, and twelve Spiraea Little Princess. The selection is fewer plants but a range which is more natural and appropriate (see attached). All other landscaping is appropriate for the area and will improve the site. Mr. Schutnann said Landmarks has been working with the schools since 2009. The annex building no longer holds historical value besides the stone Butternut School sign, as many original materials had been removed. Landmarks members reviewed the current plans at their June 10'' meeting and were pleased with the improvements to the plan. Mr. Bohlmann asked if the project was being completed in phases and Mr. Zalenski said no, the entire project will be completed at the same time. Ms. Nader questioned the use of the repurposed brick and Mr. Zalenski said the repurposed bricks will form the pillars to hold the existing Middle School sign. Gus Callas, a neighbor along Revere, asked what buffering they would have from the parking lot. Ms. Wenger said pavement along the east parking lot will be pared back to provide a greenspace area. Estelle Callas said their backyard is right behind the parking lot and she is concerned that they are so close to the fence. Joan Puna said she is concerned with ongoing water runoff issues along the creek as owners along Revere are flooded. She also questioned how the project was being funded. Mr. DiFranco said there will be less water runoff then currently at the site but the school does drain to the south. Mr. McDade said the project is being paid for by the schools. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Schumann, to approve the proposal for CMS13-15: North Olmsted City Schools of 27253 Butternut Ridge Road contingent upon the landscape changes discussed (see attached), which passed 7-0. CMS13-19: Nissan Office BuildinL,, 30850 Lorain Road Representative: Mike D'Amato Mr. Rerko recused himself from discussion of the proposal. Ms. Wenger said the proposal consists of building modifications. City Council approved the project in May with the understanding that once Nissan did more investigation into the building, they would return with building elevations showing the removal of additions and restoration of the building to the greatest extent possible. None of the site improvements have changed; all are as approved by City Council. The brick on the building will be patched and painted and the wood trim will likewise be repaired and painted. The roof will also be patched. One difference from the previous submission is in relation to the proposed auto preparation that was first raised and later rejected as a possibility by the previous owner. Auto prep is now a part of the building modifications. Exterior changes include three overhead doors on the west side of the building 2