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colored will be painted. The lettering for Wal Mart is 5 feet tall and the logo/sparlc is 87" tall and if each were boxed separately the square footage would only be 219 square feet. Mr. Rerko aslced for clarification on the plans as to what areas would be painted. He requested the area behind the new wall sign be eiilianced instead of just painted. Mr. Harrison said due to the budget they do not plan on malcing changes outside of painting and installing the new signage. Mr. Rerko noted that neighboring structures have more design elements which enhance the area and the Wal Mart aesthetics is a simple box style building which no longer fits the style of the area. He would not oppose the new sign if the design was improved. Furthermore, the placement of the sign and site design means that the sign is really only visible from the parlcing lot. Mr. Harrison said site design and visibility was not talcen into consideration when choosing the sign; it is a standard sign and color palette for all stores. Mr. Rerko said the aesthetics of the building and its relationship to the surrounding area are factors. Mr. Harrison said Wal Mart would rather decrease the size of the sign than make design changes to the building as they offer a 4 foot sign option. If required to malce exterior design changes Wal Mart will either drop the project or just get a smaller sign. Mr. Rerlco felt the proposed changes warranted the area being loolced at to make the front of the building more dynamic. He noted that he would have issues with any masonry being painted as it could create maintenance issues. Mr. Bohlmann did not feel the plans were clear and requested new colored elevations clearly labeling what is existing and proposed. He does not believe the larger sign is warranted as it isn't seen outside the parlcing lot. Mrs. Meredith questioned if the ground sign would be altered. Mr. Harris said it inay be handled separately by a sign company. Mrs. Meredith did not object to having 5 foot letters but felt the logo should be decreased in size so it is no larger than the 5 foot letters. Mr. Harrison said the only way to decrease the sparlc/logo is to decrease the letters. Mrs. Meredith was concerned with the proposed color palette. She also felt the landscaping beds needed to be updated throughout the site and felt a landscaping plan should be submitted. The bollards also needed to be repaired or replaced due to damage. Mr. Harrison said he would need to be provided a copy of the landscape plan which was previously approved and the bollards were scheduled to be replaced or painted. Mr. Mitchell said the building department could ensure the applicant is provided a copy of the approved landscape plans. Mr. Harrison said they would submit full size color elevations calling out the materials along the building. Both Mr. Rerlco and Mr. Bohlmann felt painting CMU would create maintenance issues. Mr. Gorris said he agreed with Mrs. Meredith and other Commissioners that the color palette was important as it affects the abutting area. The Commission should have a clear understanding of what the color scheme will loolc lilce and felt the project should be tabled. Mr. Laslco said the Commission would table the matter to allow the applicant to submit new color renderings including landscaping plans and to have Mr. Harrison discuss Mr. Rerlco's architectural suggestions to provide a more dynamic entrance with Wal Mart. Mr. Harrison aslced if they could just insert a note on the new plans stating they would replace any dead or dying plants on the site. Mr. Lasko said a landscape plan will be required showing what was previously approved and modified to fiirther enhance the site. Mr. Rerko aslced to have true color renderings submitted so an adequate review could be conducted. 2