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site, Mr. Bohlmann noticed the electrical rack is wrapped against back of wall and asked if this will be need relocating when the dock get reconfigured. Mr. Rymarczyk indicated if it will interfere with it, it probably will need to be relocated. Mr. Koeth asked Mr. Cline to explain the plan outline. Mr. Cline indicated that the original dumpster was located where the semi is shown on the south side. The three existing dock doors are at a slight angle. The dock door where the dumpster was once sitting was partially filled in and the compacter was built into it. The compactor will be removed and will be relocated with the dumpster. The dumpster will.be enclosed. The building currently sits 20'5" off the brick wall that separates it from the neighbors. Deliveries will be made between the hours of 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on one day per week. Step vans will be at the store daily for approximately 1- 1%2 hours per day. The Commission was informed that customer service hours will be 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mr. Bohlmann recalls problems occurring to nearby neighbors with prior tenants and deliveries. Mr. Koeth informed the applicant that there is an ordinance that enforces business regulations. Significant discussion took place regarding the materials for the fagade. As presented, the front of the building will be EIFS with briclc. Occupants on either side are in the tan/brown range to offer consistency between various stores. The Value City at this location has brick piers and brick wainscoting. The store front has been opened considerably with more windows as compared to the previous tenant. Ms. Wenger said she felt the additional windows and glass, rather than a blank wall is a good improvement. She further stated that one of the recommendations from the pre-submission conference was to raise the center glass element under the sign to create more of a focal point and interest. Mr. Bohlmann and Mr. Koeth agreed with the suggestion of raising the glass. This could reduce the expansive EIFS in the center around the sign. Mr. Cline indicated this could possibly be done but informed the Commission that the glass is already 12' high. NIr. Bohlmann inquired if the brick could be added a couple courses above the man doors. Ms. Hoff-Smith questioned the material of the canopy in the back. Mr. Cline told her it was canvas and it also has built in lighting. The canopy on the front is metal. Ms. Wenger asked the plaza owner to describe the plans for the site and streetscape along Great Northern Blvd. Mr. Shill and Mr. Brown said they are in the process of investigating a sign package for entire shopping center as well as streetscape. It is their intention to present this in Spring 2006 and may be done in phases. They are currently reviewing the leases with all of the tenants, as they each have different criteria. Mr. Bohlmann asked Mr. Schill to look into replacing or cleaning the back fence. Mr. O'Malley thanked Ms. Wenger, along with Mr. Brown and Mr. Shill for their efforts. However, he said being that Value City Furniture will become a major tenant in the plaza, they may not be in line with the timetable being outlined by the property owner as it relates to the back fence and buffer area. He said any improvements to the site should be tied into this application. Mr. Bohlmann said perhaps we could incorporate the rear fence improvements with the approval of Value City Furniture. Mr. Durbin had concern about two-way traffic in the customer piclc up area. Ms. Wenger said that this is a pre-existing condition and the dock is not being extended further. She asked if the pick up area could be placed on the north side area. This was discussed; however, as it is behind another tenant, Hollywood Video, this may not be possible. 6