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Mr. Russell reviewed variances. A 5,579 sq. ft. variance for lot coverage is required; code allows 39,110 sq., ft., and the plan shows 44,690 sq. ft. A front setback variance of about 18 ft. is needed; 75 ft. is required and plans show 57 ft. Although there is no loading dock provided it's within the commission's authority to determine if one is warranted. Variances for signage will also be required. More information is required pertaining to lighting and light poles. Mr. DiFranco said as less than an acre is being disturbed, stormwater quality is not required and an underground stormwater detention systein is provided. Mr. Plautz said lighting, light poles, islands and sealing the lot was discussed with staff, and they wish to wait until they know if the existing vacant building will be occupied. Required parking is provided and circulation throughout the site flows well. Mr. Rerlco asked for details on the building materials and colors and reviewed the materials shown. He aslced if there would be an anodized aluminum inetal cap on top of the coping and Mr. Conrad said he believed so. Mr. Rerko asked if the columns would be entirely brick and match the color of the building and Mr. Conrad said yes. Mr. Rerko asked if the top portion of the building would be EIFS, then at the canopy briclc, the center section a wainscoting, and the base of the building split-face utility block and Mr. Coruad said yes, but the cap on the coping will match the coping. Mr. Rerko questioned a tiineframe for addressing the parking lot and Mr. Conrad said it would be within 6 to 8 months which is phase two of the project. He is confident they would address. the site within 12 months. Mr. Malone said regardless of the progress with the vacant building, the parlcing lot inust be sealed within 12 months. Mr. Malone said tluee islands are being removed, two added and remaining islands redesigned. Mr. Malone said instead of using honey locust trees, use little leaf linden trees each planted 2'/z- inch caliper. Mr. Malone aslced how the islands will be maintained without irrigation and Mr. Plautz said they would note on the plans that a landscaper will be hired to maintain the site. Mr. Conrad said the new islands will be irrigated. Mr. Malone said the wording root ball needs to be changed to root flare. The crab apple trees shown are disease resistant and will provide spring color. Ms. Nader said the color palette and building materials are not shown in the elevation plan; both need to be detailed on the plans. The man door on the east elevation needs to be painted to match the darker EIFS color. Commissioners reviewed the required variances and felt that it was typical of shopping centers to exceed lot coverage and have variances for setbacks. They had no objections to the variances pertaining to signage as the building has three elevations which are visible. Mr. Malone said the use will not require a loading doclc and asked about dumpster location. Mr. Plautz said a small dumpster on the south side of the building was recently discussed but not shown in plans. Michelle Boal of DDR Corporation said DDR has concerns for the proposed plans. She asked how tall the building would be and suggested it could bloclc visibility of the plaza. There is already a concern for the existing building being vacant and asked why it wasn't being used. The new construction could cause increased traffic and water runoff. Their neighboring business has a cross access easement pertaining to parking. Their building entrance faces west and the parking places they are removing are their accessible spaces. The easement allows the owners to make changes to theii• parlcing lot as long as it does not adversely impact their parking rights. Mr. Plautz said the building is 22 feet high and they would research the terms of the cross access easement. Mr. Conrad said parlcing is part of the easements. DDR owns the parcels behind and 2