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building is to be constructed with split-face block with ribbing. The lower section will have 4- feet of ribbed block with 4 ribs and will be arch-wood gray the higher level will be 12-feet of venture gray with 8 ribs. In between the two split-face block levels there will be a red ceramic band with white mortar. The top cap-flashing will be red as well as the seamless steal entry canopy. The signs will also include red coloring to unify the color scheme. Additional landscaping will be contoured along the open field area to the south to buffer the line of sight. The chain link fence which runs along their east and south property lines is in poor condition and will be removed, even though the plans show it will be kept. Landscaping and trees will be added to replace the fence. Commissions concerns: Mr. Bohlmann suggested the retaining wall could be higher than 3 courses in addition to the added landscaping and questioned the decision of replacing the underground retention with an above ground detention pond. Along the east & west property lines plans show drainage swells and the proposed detention pond shows an 8 inch open pipe draining onto rear abutting properties which he does not believes is allowed by code. He requested the Law and Engineering Departments resolve the issue of the commercial owner dumping water onto abutting neighbors' property. The majority of the commissioners felt that although the detention system is not a perfect solution it would be better than what is currently in use now and they did not want to see the area paved. Mr. Bohlmann requested the transformer located in the front be hidden with landscaping and the existing asphalt curbing be replaced with concrete curbing. Mr. Yager requested all light poles be no higher than 18 to 20 feet atop a 2'/z foot base to cut down the light spillage onto abutting properties. All commissioners conquered that they wanted lower light poles and no additional poles added. Mr. Rymarczyk advised that if the lights are lowered and the front lights are changed to flat lights with shields new photometric plans needed to be submitted. He further suggested that Planning Commission would need to approve the site only having one curb cut as two are required. To give the commission a better understanding of the surrounding properties Ms. Wenger requested the applicant submit photos of the site and all abutting properties. Mr. Yager felt that the gray colors were very cool and would like the applicants to look at warmer color schemes. As the entry canopy. is outdated and quite bulky he requested the Architectural Review Board address the physical appearance of the entrance and possibly bringing the design of the building more up to date. Applicant was asked to have a 2 to 2%z foot mound with landscaping along the front of the site to keep headlights from spilling into the street. Mr. Bohlmann questioned what material would be used for the dumpster enclosure. The commission requested the applicant provide photos of their existing stores. Applicant's response: Mr. Morgan advised that they are trying to drain the site in two directions by having the north 1/3 of the site drain to the north to tie into the Lorain Road drain and then have the remaining 2/3 of the site drain to the south into the dry pond. The overflow which drains to the rear is an existing pipe which will continue to be utilized. There swells along the east & west sides of the property will both drain to the dry pond. He advised that with 20% less asphalt being used and greenspace being added the amount of water needing to be drained would severely decrease. After a heavy rain the dry pond would be designed to drain in accordance to city codes. Landscaping would be added around the transformer and the plans call for new concrete curbs and gutters. He would have the architect look at lowering the height of the light poles but suggested that may require adding light poles. The dumpster area would be split-face block to match the building and have a wooden gate entrance. Photos of existing buildings would be provided showing sites during the day as well as evening so light affect can be seen. Hours of 3