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the south elevation will have a return such as the Dick's loading docks. Mr. Rerko asked if any of the new tenants would require the installation of inetal security gates. If so the Commission requires they be installed within the building. Mr. Malone said the landscape plan is consistent throughout the mall but requests the Tan Juniper and the Green Mount Alpine Current be planted at 24-30 inches caliber. He encouraged the applicant to continue efforts with Sears to improve the landscape islands in the parking fields. Mr. Vlaeminck said they would continue to seek an agreement with Sears regaxding improved landscaping. Mrs. Meredith questioned the height of the speed table and Mr. Vlaeminck said. it would be 2-3" high along a 4 foot horizontal distance to slow traffic down. Mrs. Meredith questioned bike racks and Mr. Vlaeminck identified the existing bike rack locations and noted the installation at each mall entrance. Mr. Bohlmann questioned the outdoor patio and Mr. Vlaeminck said they would prefer a restaurant use the patio but if need be they would work the patio into the food court. Mr. Cotner asked if there would be an access from the patio to the mall and Mr. Platt said the access to the patio would be internally. Mr. Bohlmann thought a set of plans were previously submitted showing what plantings were to be maintained by Sears. Mr. Mitchell said there is documentation from 1990 referencing a site plan which has yet to be located. Mr. Vlaeminclc noted Sears recently completed maintenance at each of their entrances. Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by Mrs. Meredith, to approve the proposal for CMS09-05 WEA Great Northern Mall of 4954 Great Northern Mall with the following conditions: 1. Revised landscape plan showing Tan Juniper on both the north and south elevation and Green Mount Alpine Currents planted at 24-30". 2. Install, replace and/or add bike racks at mall entrances. 3. Ensure a brushed metal finish for bollards, roll up doors, lighting, gates and other trims. 4. Conditional occupancy for Retail A is subject to the submittal and approval of pedestrian access paths on both north and south side of the property. 5. No roll down mesh gates are permitted on the exterior of the building. The Commission also requested documentation of easements amongst mall property owners for cross access and parking for recordkeeping purposes. The motion was unanimously approved 7-0. CMS09-07 LaQuinta Inn & Suites; 25105 Countrv Club Blvd: Representatives: Darrin Phillips, Grand Heritage Hotel Group; David Hybertson, construction manager Ms. Wenger said the existing Hampton Inn was undergoing a branding conversion to a LaQuinta Inn & Suites. As part of the conversion, various exterior changes are proposed to the building and site. The project is located in a mixed use district and under Chapter 1149 qualifies as an amendment to detailed development plans. Unlike the traditional review process, the amendment process is handled differently. Under 1149.10(b) an amendment to the detailed plan is filed with the Commission and a copy filed with Council. The Commission can approve the amendment unless Council, by resolution, disapproves the amendment prior to action by the Commission. She noted that to date she had not received any objections from Council. The amendments include constructing a pool house building, replacing the deteriorating retaining wall with a Unilock retaining wall system, repainting the entire exterior of the building, 3