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J placed half-way between the landscape bed shown on the current plans and the city sidewalk to south. 3) Plans are to be modified so that the rear landscape area meets the required 15-felet setback. 4) There are to be no vacuum isles or vending machines on site now or any time in the future. 5) Lots must be consolidated following City Council approval. M. Yager seconded the motion. Roll call: M. Yager, M. Meredith, M. 1VIahoney, J. Cotner, G. Malone, J. Lasko - yes; R. Bohlmann - no. Motion Passed. During roll call of the motion, Mr. Bohlmann voiced that he believed that there were still safety issues which should be addressed and felt doors should be placed on each of the two bays. VI. NEW BUSINESS: North Olmsted Fire Station #2; Lorain Road, PP# 233-13-005: (WRD 3) Proposal consists of constructing new fire station Q. Ms. Wenger discussed the City administration's progress on planning and design for the new fire station. She reported the Metroparks' approval of the City's proposal for a joint access drive on park property and how this would provide for more green space adjacent to Elmhurst Drive properties. Mr. Cliff, representing Brandstetter Carroll Zofcin, reviewed the site plan, floor plans and elevations. The building will be constructed with three colors of brick. There will be a dark band of briclc along the base of the building and the majority of the building will be a red brick with tar. briclc accent bands. The public entrance will be located at the south west corner of tlze building and will be part of the clock tower. The tower will have a red metal roof and the remaining roof material will be a weather-wood color, dimensional asphalt shingle. The building is designed so emergency vehicles will return to the firehouse along the west side drive around to the north of the building which has three entrance bays. During emergencies vehicles will e)(it the building through the three south bays. Mr. Cliff presented the proposed landscape and buffering scheme including plantings along the east property line. He also described the proposed stormwater detention system that would be located to the rear of the parking lot. As there is not an outlet along the rear of the property, the water will be pumped up to Lorain Road. There will be down lights over all man doors as well as a few pole lights in the parking lot. Photometric plans will meet all code requirements. Commissioners felt that the east side of the building was stark and that more architectural detail or landscaping should be added. It was suggested to explore having an arch configuration over the three main garage doors to add detail. Mr. Yager believed the visitors' entrance loolced minimal next to the bold tower and suggested either making the entrance taller or giving the entrance more prominence. The white columns along the west side seemed squat and contemporary elements could be added. The tower and the visitors' entrance should be showcased with lighting. He suggested the city look into geo-thermal or rainwater retention or other environmentally sound systems which could be used. He also raised the idea of including public art in the project. Mr. Bohlmann suggested illuminating the flag-pole and ground sign as well as the tower and main entrance. Mr. Malone supported planting trees along the east and northern property lines and suggested a mix of evergreens and flowering shrubs. He suggested that landscaping be used around the generator and said that flowering crabapple trees along the east side of the building would help 4