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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED <br />ARCIiITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD <br />MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM <br />WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2005 <br />MINUTES <br />Ia ROI,L CALL: <br />J. Nader called the meeting to order at 5:35 p m. <br />PRESENT: J. Nader, G. Malone, J. Wemer <br />ABSENT: J. Crook, T. Ulewicz <br />ALSO PRESENT: Planning Director Wenger <br />H. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF NIINUTES: <br />Ms. Nader made a motion to approve the minutes of November l dth. Mr. Ma,lone seconded the <br />motion, which was unanimously approved. <br />III. OLD BUSINESS <br />IV. NEW BUSINESS <br />HH Greggt 4706 Great Northern Blvd (WRD 4): <br />Mr. Bill Hockman, architect representing HH 'Gregg, gave an overview of the project and <br />reviewed changes that were made based upon recommendations from the Planning Commission. <br />He indicated that the storefront bollards had been removed. No planter boxes in lieu of bollards <br />were proposed at this time, but might still be explored. The materials for tlie building would <br />match the materials for Value City Furniture (VCF), which will locate next door. Planting areas <br />would be located araund the main entrance area. I3ecorative lighting would provide wall wash <br />lighting to the building. The rear loading dock would be enclosed and the existing fence <br />replaced with a steel pipe ra.il fence. <br />1VIs. Nader asked if there would be exposed mechanical units on the roof. Mr. Hockman said <br />there would be smaller replacement units located on the roof. Ms. Nader explained that all <br />mechanical units needed to be located as to not be visnble or be screened on the rooftop. <br />Ms. Wenger read an email with comments she received from Mr. Crook who was unable to <br />attend the meeting. Mr. Crook had recommended a rowlock above the top soldier course of <br />brick that would projeet and provide a shadow line. He also recommended that the decorative <br />light fixtures be a more contrasting color to the EIFS, such as black. The Board discussed that <br />black or a brown or bronze color would be appropriate. <br />The Board discussed that the plans submit#ed showed a greater contrast in material colors than <br />the samples which were submitted. However, they felt that materials should match VCF.