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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED PLANNI1oTG & DESIGIV COMMISSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAIVIBERS WEDNESDAY, IVIARCH 14, 2007 MINUTES ' CAUCUS: II. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm. PRESENT: J. Cotner, R. Bohlmann, G. Malone, J. Lasko Jr., M. Meredith and D. Rerko. ALSO PRESENT: Planning Director K. Wenger, Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, Building Commissioner D. Conway, City Engineer D. Collins and Clerk of Commissions D. Rote. ABSENT: M. Mahoney III. REVIEW AND COitRECTION OF MINUTES: IV. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Wild Mango; 362 Great Northern Mall (WRI) 4) Proposal consists of amendments to the approved fagade renovation. Note: PDC tabled proposal O1/10/07. Planning Director Wenger reviewed changes made from approved plans including changing base materials from tones of warm beige and coral marble and travertine to gray/pink and black marble, changing the height of the base from 5'4" to 4' of marble, changing the lighting from gooseneck to up and down floodlights, changing the door from solid wood to glass and aluminum, changing the door and window framing, changing the column material and color from EIFS to marble, removing the bird wire, and removing all landscaping. Although the Commission found the majority of tlie proposed amendments acceptable they were concerned with the lighting fixtures, total removal of all landscaping, material changes and color palette. The installed light fixtures are up and down lighting which is prohibited by the Zoning Code unless the Commission determines that the lighting is non-essential/decorative or accent lighting. The revised plans show new light fixtures which are also up and down lighting. The matter of landscaping was discussed with Westfield, who has agreed to handle the amendments to the landscape plan as well as additional modifications to the areas in front of Archivers and H&M. Those amendments are forthcoming and will be reviewed by the City as a separate application. Assistant Law Director O'Malley reviewed code requirement prohibiting deviations from approved plans and administrative review procedures for minor changes. The applicant submitted a minor change which failed as the changes were deemed substantial. Therefore the commission was advised to proceed as if the proposal was an original plan and to follow 1126.07 standards which outline the commission's scope of review. He recommended the commission first determine if the changes made by the applicant created a significant adverse impact. Mr. Jia suggested that he had submitted the changes to the City and proceeded with making the changes without approval due to the weather and construction season. He reviewed the various changes. Regarding the landscaping it was Westfield who submitted plans to the City to remove all plant beds from the area. The color of the building is a classic cream which was the original color submitted and approved. The gooseneck lighting shown on the original plans was not intended to be used on.the building, but was included to get City approval and receive building permits. He always intended to find a different light fixture to use. He further discussed delays and miscommunications between the City and Westfield. He advised that Westfield representatives were present to address the commission. The grayish pink marble along the bottom of the building was chosen as a 1