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? ?.. LANDMARKS COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES FOR JUNE 13, 2016 ROLL CALL Mr. Neville called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers. Present: David Neville, Tom Dubowski, Jim Dubelko, Gretchen Schuler, Duane Limpert, Jim Morse (arrived after the minutes were approved) Absent: Paul Schumann Staff: Planning Director Kim Wenger, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Planner James Aspery, Administrative Assistant Nicole Rambo Mr. Neville said Mr. Schumann was advised by the Law Director to recuse himself from all discussions regarding the High School/Middle School project since he owns abutting property. Mr. Dubowski moved, seconded by Ms. Schuler, to excuse Mr. Schumann and Mr. Morse from the meeting, motion passed 5-0. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Dubelko moved, seconded by Mr. Dubowski, to approve the Landmarks Commission minutes of April ll, 2016 as revised, motion passeei 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 16-5996; N.O. High SchooUMiddle School Complex; 27301 Butternut Ridge Road Representatives: Chris Smith and Jeff Henderson, Then Design Architecture Mr. Smith said he appreciated the City staff working with them in going through a phased approval process. Mr. Henderson reviewed the plans that were submitted. Most of the site is within the flood plain which carries greater development restrictions. He showed that the building has been broken into smaller sections staggered north-south to mimic neighboring buildings. There are connecting pieces of the building that run parallel to Butternut Ridge. The architectural style of the library, Georgian style, was the inspiration for the building. The western portion of the building will be in line with the library, creating a visual relationship with the new school complex. Mr. Limpert clarified that a crosswalk will be installed to connect the complex to the library. The district wanted the building to look like a campus of multiple smaller buildings. Mr. Dubowski clarified that the white spots shown on the elevations are reserved for medallions salvaged from the old middle school. Ms. Schuler clarified that there will be emergency exits in addition to the main entrances. They are located on all sides of the building to comply with code. The color of the brick will be similar to the library, the banding shown on the elevations will be a limestone color, and all of the trim will be white. The main school sign, medallions and stone archway for the auditorium were salvaged from the old middle school and will be incorporated into the new