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A. the new fagade matched the plaza and would be a good addition. Mr. Malone recommended that the pine trees should be replaced with low growing evergreens. Ms. Wenger recommended a more detailed landscape plan be submitted prior to going before Council which depicts the number and species of plants to be used. Mr. Joyce, a resident, asked where the new store would be located and if the abutting neighbors would be offered buffering. Mr. Yager explained that the plaza owner would soon be presenting site improvements which would address the entire plaza from Brookpark Road to Lorain Road. J. Lasko moved to approve the proposal for HH Gregg of 4706 Great Northern Blvd consisting of a new fagade and site improvements with the condition that a new detailed landscape plan showing low growing evergreens and the species and number of plants to be used clearly delineated. The approval is based on drawings dated February 15, 2006 but were submitted February 13, 2006. R. Bohlmann seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. 2. North Olmsted Laser Carwash, 25054 Lorain Rd: (WRD 4) Proposal consists of constructing a new 2-bay automatic laser car wash. Note: Planning Commission tabled the proposal on 09/27/05 & 11/22/05. The Architectural Review Board approved the proposal on 11/16/05. Board of Zoning Appeals granted and denied a number of variances 1/12/06. Planning & Design Commission tabled the proposal on 01/24/06. Ms. Wenger reviewed the commission's prior requests and the new plans which showed the north landscape area in greater detail. The Assistant Chief's report indicates that there were no significant safety concerns that would prevent their ability to respond to an emergency. The City Forester's report indicated that a brick wall to the north may damage the existing trees, as would planting additional materials. He submitted a number of recommendations regarding proposed plantings. Assistant City Engineer Cathy Becker's report noted that the site in question is two parcels which will need to be consolidated. Mr. Rymarczylc indicated that the new plans would require a variance for parking setback as the new plans shows 10-feet and 15-feet is required. Mr. Flury assured the commission that the 10- foot setbaclc was a mistake and would be corrected to meet the 15-foot requirement. Mr. O'Malley advised that the documentation the commissioners received pertaining to the possibility of a shared drive although commendable was not something the commission could compel the applicant to seelc nor the owners to grant. However, the commission could encourage the applicant to continue their pursuit for the easement as the easement would eliminate possible traffic issues. Mr. Flury and Mr. Casey, the architects, and Mr. Campbell, the car wash manager, was present to review the proposal. Mr. Flury indicated that the new plans reflected the changes requested which addressed landscaping and the site was surveyed to make sure property boundaries were accurate. The forester recommended a vinyl fence over a brick wall and specified specific landscaping which they will use. To address the commissions concern of possible traffic issues they have elected to seelc an easement from the abutting neighbors to access their drive in an emergency. Mr. Campbell said that if noise becomes an issue he would install doors on the north side of the drive-bays. Mr. Yager believed that the elevations and aesthetics of the building were affective. The suggestion of putting overhead doors on the north side of the wash-bays in his opinion would create additional noise, therefore he is against doors. Mr. Malone reviewed that the existing spruce trees should not be damaged by the vinyl fence if the fence is placed outside the drip-line. 2