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refreshing the landscaping, refacing the existing dumpster enclosure, repairing damaged sidewalks, and adding new decorative building lights. The plan also shows all existing Hampton Inn signs replaced with LaQuinta signage which reduces the total square footage and eliminates some non conformities; however variances are required for signage. She noted in 2007 Hampton Inn had received approval for a similar proj ect which expired. Mr. Lasko clarified that the amendment was to the Hampton Inn's original building plans not the 2007 plans. Mr. Mitchell said the building department is working with the applicant on interior renovations which include redesigning all rooms, new alarm systems, new electrical fixtures, adding a laundry room, workout room and the pool house. Mr. DiFranco said storm water management plans for the pool addition and detailed site improvement plans were required. Mr. Phillips said the project encompasses a number of modifications to meet LaQuinta brand standards and address property maintenance issues. They would like to have wall signs on the north, south and east elevations. There are directional signs at the Great Northern intersection and the entrance drive which will be replaced with LaQuinta signs which are shorter and less square footage. The pole sign will be replaced with a masonry monument sign which matches the retaining wall material. The existing retaining wall is 48 inches high, over 22 years old and wraps around much of the building. The new retaining wall will be 36 inches high to meet code and will be constructed with a Unilock system that is integrally colored and maintenance free. ' The color palette for the building exterior includes a terracotta roof, compatible cream for main walls and torchlight for the accent columns. Some new building detailing will be added. The main entrance will include a new paver system which includes an 8 inch concrete curb line along each side of the system and is 18 feet across. The paver system will be a Brussels block which is colored throughout to withstand wear and maintain color consistency. The landscape improvements are based on the 2007 minutes including the triangular area to the east. The north exit will be enhanced as well as the area around the pool addition. The pool addition will be tied into the building using the same color palette, with a standing seam roof and a 36 inch high masonry wainscot to match the retaining wall. The dumpster enclosure will be EIFS with a 36" high veneer around the base to match the building. Mr. Malone asked for clarification regarding plants to be removed versus remaining. Mr. Phillips said that all plants which are removed will be replaced once the retaining wall and pool house is completed. Mr. Malone questioned removing the front hedges. Mr. Phillips said the planter boxes which house the hedges will be squared off to become a seating area and will include hedges at each end. The hedges south of the main entrance which will be removed will be replaced with the same plantings shown north of the main entrance. Mr. Malone questioned if the majority of the plants listed are those to be used in the east triangular area and Mr. Phillips said yes. Mr. Malone said the two existing blue spruces at the south end of the site should be replaced with flowering pear trees such as those scheduled for the north side. The vine maple tree listed may not be available for this area so oaks, flowering pear or crab apple trees should be used. The specified dogwood is also not available in the area so red twig dogwood should be used. As the plant sizes are not listed he would require all deciduous trees to be planted at 2%z inch caliper, the serviceberry if single stem should be 8-10' tall, if it is multi stem plant 6-8' tall. The Oregon grape holly plant should be 30-36", Japanese holly at 24-30", and burning bushes 30-36". Mr. Phillips said pachysandra would be used in the east triangle beds for groundcover. Mr. Malone said the east triangular area shows a significant amount of native and exotic wild 4