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<_ . would remain vacant. Mr. Felleisen indicated that the proposal had been dragging on and they would prefer a mound and fence but realize it is not going to happen. He reminded the applicants that they were given delivery and noise ordinances which must be followed and he hopes that they are followed. Mr. Lasko read an e-mail from Mr. Maxim voicing a concern regarding the lighting to remain as is. It does not adversely impact his residence and he does not want to see the lights in the rear stronger or remain on longer. Mr. Bohlmann requested an engineer look at the state of the sidewalks along Dewey Road. Mrs. Hoff-Smith asked how the commission could control the light variance granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Ms. Wenger advised that by approving the current pla.ns it would restrict the lighting to what has been submitted and approved. J. Lasko moved to approve Halleen KIA of 27726 Lorain Road their proposal which consists of an addition to the existing showroom and site improvements as represented by plans and drawings submitted including the photometric, landscaping and site plans. Approval is conditioned upon receipt and approval by Planning Commission of a consolidation plat which will not include residentially zoned properties. The egisting service building located at the North West corner of the property is not to be demolished without a formal modification of the development plan which would require Planning Commission approvaL Pertaining to landscaping, the decision pertaining to the number of taxus to be planted i.e. 10 or 20 will be up to the discretion of the City Forester. No building permit is to be issued until a lot consolidation plat has received final approvaL T. Hreha seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. Mr. Lasko thanked the applicants and residents for taking the time to come forward to address their concerns. Mr. Kula asked if a special Board of Zoning and Development meeting could be called for Monday, April 18th. Ms. Wenger advised the applicants that it would be up to the Chairman of the Board of Zoning and Development Committee to call a meeting. V. NEW BUSINESS 1. HH GresS; 4700 Great Northern Blvd. (WRD 4): Proposal consists of alterations to the existing fagade. Department Reports: Ms. Wenger reviewed that the proposal involved alterations of the building's existing fagade and that it was HH Gregg's first meeting with Planning Commission. HH Gregg representatives met with City staff on several occasions to discuss their proposal; their pre- submission conference was held on March 20. The conference was attended by the applicant's architects, the Building Department, Planning Department and Planning Commission member Mark Yager. She indicated that at the conference, Mr. Yager encouraged the applicant to take a more creative/dramatic approach to the fagade improvements ra.ther than using the existing Dick's Sporting Goods framework. The applicant was also encouraged to work with the property owner to address improving landscaping and signage along Great Northern Boulevard, which is currently being discussed. She stated that she had been in conta.ct with the property owner's representative who indicated that they would soon be proposing streetscape and signage improvements. She recommended that Planning Commission forward the proposal to the Architectural Review Board for their consideration and recommendations. 3