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Ms. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. I'eepers to approve the site plan for CMS11-21: Ganley gIyunclai of 25870 Lorain Road with the following conditions: 1. The ACM systern shall be continued the entire length of the east and west walls and the north elevation will have a painted band to match the panels 2. The warranty parts shed is to be painted 3. The safety bollards are to be a brushed stainless steel The motion passed 5-0. Country Club Boulevard Streetscape Proiect Representatives: Petro DiFranco, RLBA; Rob Morgan, McKnight & Associates Ms. Wenger said the city obtained a Community Development Block Grant for streetscape improvements to Country Club Boulevard in the area between Lorain Road and Victoria Lane. The main objectives of the project are to promote the safe and efficient movement of traffic, including vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists; improve the physical condition of the infrastructure in the area and enhance the appearance of the corridor. The City's design team has been worlcing to develop plans that incorporate improved medians, lighting, crosswalks, signage and more. Mr. DiFranco said the project entails replacing the concrete medians between Lorain and Victoria Lane with landscaping. The existing lighting will be replaced with more pedestrian scale two headed light poles. The existing crosswalks will be improved at Lorain and Victoria with a midway crosswalk added which will have flashing signal. New traffic signals will be ADA compliant and the crosswalks will include stamped color pavement. There are five bus stops which will be improved. The City's new branding is reflected in the color of the banners as well as the style of the poles. The light poles will accommodate street banners and street signs will also be replaced. Mr. Morgan said currently there are six medians which will be replaced with a mixture of trees, ornamental grasses, shrubs, low groundcover and perennial plantings. The plants chosen are salt and draught tolerant as the area will not be irrigated. Plants chosen include Iris, Coneflower, Daylilies, Yucca, Catmint, Black Eyed Susan and Russian Sage. Trees and shrubs include Honeylocust, Sweetgum, Bald Cypress, Gro-Low Sumac, Viburnum, Juniper, Shrub Roses and Cinquefoil. He suggested using a low wall or art at either end of the corridor. Ms. Meredith asked who would be responsible for maintaining the plant selection. Mr. Malone said the plan looks good however he is concerned the maintenance of the plants chosen will be significant. Mr. Morgan said there could be adjustments using low shrub type materials. In lieu of perennials they could use woody low shrub type material in the main body of the median and ornamentals at the ends. Mr. Rerko asked about stamped pavers or brick pavers to slow traffic. Mr. Parry asked if the sidewalks would be 5 feet wide and if all sidewalks are being replaced. A brief discussion ensued regarding the number of bus stops there were and if any were enclosed. Ms. Philips is concerned about car accidents in the area due to the curve of the street. She is also concerned that the plants are taken care of by the city not the condo owners. Ms. Doubler said the sidewalks are so close to the street fhat when the street is plowed the sidewalks are covered