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that the Bza granted all their variances except the preview board which would be removed from the drawings. The requested changes included: 1). updated landscaping plans including the landscape beds and additional plantings requested by the ARB. 2). 3-foot high wanes coating around the entire perimeter of the building to match the stone. 3). Neon rope lighting was removed. 4). South side of building was addressed by adding a build-out of the EIFS to create shadows, two (2) false windows with awnings were added and an awning was placed over the rear service door. 5). Railings around the outer patio area were added and will be black as requested. Regarding proposed signage issues; 1). The size of the proposed front ground sign was lowered to 8 feet, 2). The north elevation sign will only be the DQ logo, 3). The east side sign is to have the DQ logo and Grill & Chill signs. Although they were asked to look again at the east elevation they respectfully prefer to keep it the way it is without any further changes. Mr. Yager said he liked the overall look and adjustments that were made, including the landscaping plan and patio fencing. He believes that the applicants truly listened to the City's requests and have presented a very nice project. Mr. Koeth indicated that he visited the site and felt that the shrubs would cover the back area and agreed with Mr. Yager. Mrs. Hoff-Smith indicated that although she still did not like the look of the east elevation she respected the ARB's decision. Mr. Bohlmann questioned the amount of detail put into the west elevation of the building as it faces the vacant Danny Boy building. He questioned if Mr. Romp knew what was planned for the vacant site. Mr. Romp stated that he did not know what was planned. Mr. Bohlmann voiced that he was concerned that the city was in an awkward position as there are existing site problems which need to be addressed, but can not properly be addressed until the outcome of the Danny Boy building is disclosed. He believed that if Mr. Todd Romp had any knowledge of what may be happening with the Danny Boy building he should advise Planning Commission. Mr. Todd Romp stated that currently there were no interested buyers. R. Koeth moved to approve the proposal for I)airy Queen of 24579 Lorain Road, which consists of exterior modifications to the existing building including landscaping. J. Lasko seconded the motion. Roll call: M. Yager, S. Hoff Smith, and G. Conaway - yes; J. Lasko and R. Bohlmann - no. Motion Passed. During roll call J. Lasko commented that his no vote is based upon the design of the east elevation, particularly the amount of EIFS used on the ' building. R. Bohlmann agreed that he did not approve of the east elevation. S. Hoff-Smith commented that although she is not pleased with the east elevation, the Commission accepted comments from the ARB and she would defer to their judgment. • Shadow Wood (Bradlev Road Cluster, 30898 Bradlev Road: (WRD 3): Proposal consists of the construction of a single family cluster home development. Note: Architectural Review Board addressed this proposal on 7/21/04, 9/22/04 and 1/19/05. Planning Commission tabled this proposal on 9/28/04, 12/14/04, and 1/25/05. Applicants requested to be postponed on 10/12/04, 2/8/05, 2/22/05, 4/26/05, 5/10/05 and 6/14/05. Commissioner Bohlmann excused himself from discussion of the proposal as he is a board member of the abutting Barton Woods Condo Association. Ms. Wenger reviewed that the single family cluster development had been discussed at numerous Planning Commission meetings. She advised that her report would specifically address issues raised at previous meetings and other unresolved items. At previous meetings with the commission the following comments and recommendations were discussed: • Side yard setbacks of less than 25 feet was permitted as shown 2