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The ARB considered this proposal on May 18, 2005. They were very pleased with the changes that had been made as a result of Planning Commission recommendations. These included masonry wainscoting around the perimeter of the building, a matching masonry service area enclosure, and more architectural detailing on the eastern fagade. Night photographs were submitted to show the impact of the building lighting. ARB approved the proposal with no additional recommendations. Ms. Wenger thanked the applicant for being very accommodating and easy to work with. Asst. City Engineer Cathy Becker has been in communication with Brad Taylor in working out all the storm water detention area. John Keen, Site Development Manager from Darden Restaurants Inc., parent company of Smokey Bones, Olive Garden and Red Lobster came forward. He thanked Ms. Wenger for the compliment about being easy to work with. A number of changes have been made to the stone wainscote to the building and the east elevation. Mr.Yager told the applicant that they had done what was requested and can't remember the last time things were done in such a timely manner. Ms. Hoff-Smith said the building is more attractive and should attract more customers. R. Koeth motion to approve Smokey Bones Restaurant, 25785 Brookpark Road, W. Spalding seconded, which was unanimously approved. Carpet & Tile Liquidators, 28597 Lorain Road: (WRD 3) Proposal consists of demolishing existing building and constructing a new 21,190 square foot building. Note: Planning Commission forwarded the proposal to the ARB on 4-26-05. The Architectural Review Board addressed the proposal on 5-18-05. Ms. Wenger reported that this is the applicant's second appearance before the Planning Commission. On Apri126, 2005 the Commission tabled the proposal with recommendations and forwarded the applicant to the Architectural Review Board. The ARB considered this proposal on May 18, 2005. The applicant presented revised plans which showed the requested tree survey, and they indicated they had met with neighbors to discuss screening. Following discussion, the ARB approved the proposal with the following recommendations: Landscaping • Remove the existing large aging maple tree in the front. • Move the front bump out planting area to be in line with the store entrance. • Mix groupings of taxus into the spirea in the planting beds along the front of the building. • Replace the lawn area adjacent to the west side of the building with a planting bed with additional arborvitae plantings to help screen the dock. • Add austrian pines or norway spruce on 15' centers at the rear of the property for screening, which are 7- 8' in height at planting. Building