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Mr. Rerko clarified that there will not be any storage to the rear of the third building by the pond. <br />Mr. Stuhlreyer stated that there are only 2 doors for entrance to the building. Mr. Malone <br />suggested that the lindens in the front of the building be arranged into a streetscape with shrubs <br />and groundcover. The entrance can be dressed up with low-growing landscaping, similar to what <br />would be around the sign. The linden trees should continue to the fence along the west side of <br />the property. Mr. Stuhlreyer stated that trees shown in rear view rendering were shown for scale. <br />Mr. Malone wanted to make sure that there is a landscape buffer for the neighbors to look at <br />instead of the brick wall. Mr. Neff stated they will be analyzing the quality of the pond and will <br />create a maintenance plan for it. Discussion about the source of the water in the pond, applicant <br />will have to analyze the pond for its capability to accept storm water from the property. Mr. <br />Schumann clarified that the brick wall will act as a fence. The back property could not be <br />accessed from the front property without a key or fire access code. Ms. Nader clarified that the <br />precast limestone and brick shown in the rendering will be what is planned. The future managing <br />company will decide whether to use red, green or blue trim color that will be visible through the <br />windows. The dumpster enclosure will have the brick veneer similar to the main building: Ms. <br />Nader stated the mechanicals need to be screened in. Mr. Stuhlreyer stated that mechanicals will <br />probably be split-condensers that may be on the top of the building. Ms. Nader was concerned <br />about the small parapet on north side hiding mechanicals. Mr. Stuhlreyer would have the.unit <br />enclosed with a louver facing south so unit would be contained in the building. Mr. Stuhlreyer <br />stated that the building will not have bollards. <br />Brody Butland, attorney representing Cubesmart, the adjoining property owner, said they are <br />concerned that the use does not conform to the zoning regulations as amended after 1987. He <br />requested that the proposal be tabled for surrounding neighbors to research the issue. Mr. Malone <br />stated that the PDC would continue their review and if the neighbors have any concerns they can <br />address them with Council at a later date. <br />Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Rerko, to approve the proposal 15-4753; Lorain <br />Self Storage; 24002 Lorain, which consists of a new building and site improvements, with <br />the following conditions: <br />1. Comply with all comments and requests of the City Engineer <br />2. An improved landscape and irrigation plan will be provicled to the Planning I)irector <br />for approval <br />3. Precast briclc with limestone accents shown in rendering will be included on revised <br />drawing plans. This will be the same material for the north side of the third building. <br />4. Brick veneer on the masonry enclosure will match the building brick <br />5. Utilities on the roof will be screened <br />Motion passed 5-0. <br />Zoning Code Update <br />Commissioners continued discussion of the master plan's town center concept. Economic <br />Development Manager Greg Myers presented some current data on the local retail and <br />residential market. Using the Brookpark Road Extension corridor as a center point, he identified <br />retail gaps within 5, 10 and 15 minute drive time service areas. While there is a surplus of retail <br />overall due to the proximity to the mall, there are smaller industry segments where demand <br />exists. The next steps would be to identify how many square feet those segments would require