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Code permits flags to be 5-feet tall and applicants show 10-foot high flag. The board requested the applicant look into decreasing the size of the flag. The only concern regarding lighting is the light over the delivery area which must be a down light with a full cut-off shield. Ms. Becker is concerned with the underground water detention as applicants show an underground arch with an open bottom atop stone. Due to the design of the system, she is also concerned that the existing sanitary sewer that is about 30-feet away from the system would have storm water infiltrating the sanitary sewer system. The applicant's engineer told her that the system would be changed to an underground pipe system. Mr. Keen, Site Development Manager with Darden Restaurants, reviewed that the existing restaurant would be closed once the new restaurant is openecl. Mr. Bohlmann questioned if the enclosed dumpster area would be constructed of stone and questioned the fencing around the transformers. Mr. Keen stated that the side and rear walls of the dumpster area would be stone and the gates would be a hardwood system. He is not sure what type of fencing would be used around the transformers. Mr. Bohlmann said that the applicants should have handicapped pole signs in addition to the painted spaces listing ordinance 351.20 to ensure the sign laws are enforceable. Mr. Yager reviewed topics discussed at the pre-submission meeting for board members. The perimeter of the building now has masonry and the nautical theme fits the use well. The right elevation is lacking the window boxes that were recommended to break the large fagade up. The applicant was asked to add more stone to the entry element. The color scheme is nice and the cupola fits well. The rear gates are hidden well and the building style helps break up the bulkiness of the large department stores. Mr. Spalding inquired if there was additional landscaping proposed for the area along Brookpark Road. Mr. Rymarczyk reviewed that the area referenced is not owned by the mall it is owned by Sears. Mr. Yager suggested breaking up the expanse of wall on both the left and right elevations. Mr. Yager said the service area is hidden well and it was suggested that the transformer be hidden a little more. Mr. Rymarczyk advised that a loading zone is not shown on the plans and suggested that if the applicants could show Planning Commission they would not require a loading zorie by having deliveries made at 8:00 am before the building is open for business or deliveries would only be made once a week, then the Planning Commission could approve the plans without a loading zone. Mr. Rymarczyk advised that the loading zone could not be located within a required drive isle and can not take up required parking. Mr. Bohlmann questioned if there would be any further out-parcels developed. Hidetaro Kashima with Westfield Corporation reviewed that at this point there was no further plans to add any out-parcels along the north side of the mall. If a future plan comes up they would look a constructing a parking garage to address any parking issues. Mr. Rymarczyk briefly reviewed the landbanked parking plan submitted. Signage was discussed. Commissioners believed that as all four sides of the building were visible three signs would be appropriate. Mr. Yager suggested that the raceway signs submitted would be bulky and suggested the use of a panel sign with individual letters be used as shown in the elevations. Mr. Keen advised that the sign package would be revised. The commissioners liked the decorative lighting and felt that it fit the building well. Mr. Yager questioned if all rooftop units would be hidden from view. Mr. Keen said that the rooftops would be hidden. It was requested that the state flag be an Ohio flag. R. Koeth moved to forward Red Lobster Restaurant of 25615 Brookpark Road to the Architectua-a112evieva Board with the following recommendations: 1) Decorative lighting is approved. 6