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Mr. Rerko moved, seconded by Mr. Bohlmann, to table C1VIS10-35: Gyro Geoxge of 30791 Lorain 12oad with a return clate before the commission of no later than March 23, 2011, which was approved 4-0. CMS10-36: North Olmsted Town Center Building B; 24800 Brookpark Road: Representatives: John Crook, Joe Khouri, and Steve Edelman with Carnegie Management Ms. Wenger said the lot is zoned Mixed Use D and reviewed the Commission's role in reviewing detailed development plans. Council denied the applicants plan amendment to eliminate the second floor office component of the previously approved plan. The current plans show the office component retained however the size, shape and orientation of the Building B have changed. The building footprint has slightly increased. The building was shifted baclc from Brookpark Road to accommodate front parking for the two retail tenants. Preliminary recommendations included implementing stormwater quality through bioretention including plantings in the front landscape setback area to screen parking; add more greenspace; consider parking bump-outs or adding more vegetation near the building, providing a dumpster enclosure or screening dumpster area, provide bike racks, list all bioretention plants, provide material samples and submit a master sign plan. Mr. Mitchell said no variances would be required as the proposed changes fall within what was previously granted. Mr. Bohlmann recused himself from discussions pertaining to the proposal. The board no longer had a quorum and therefore could not vote on the matter. The Commission and applicant agreed to discuss the project without a vote so recommendations could be addressed prior to the next meeting. Mr. Rerko said the second floor elevations show possible sign locations, however if the signage is not placed in the location more elements are needed on the fagade. Mr. Crook said if the signs are not placed in the locations shown there would do something appropriate in the area. Mr. Rerko requested an elevation showing the elevations without signage. The truck dock is not shown gated which should be. Mr. Crook said there is a self enclosed dumpster allowing a truck to nose in and the enclosure is masonry with gates. Mr. Malone asked for a detailed plan of the bioretention cells and said many of the plants being used throughout the site could be used within the cells without worrying about their survival. Mr. Crook said they are seeking approval to proceed with constructing Building B. Upon final approval they will submit landscaping, engineering, building, photometric, utility and construction plans. There will be two tenants which makes storefront parking paramount. All setbaclcs are the same just the curb line is being extended. All service and deliveries will be made in the back of the building and delivery areas are screened with landscaping. The second floor space will remain a shell until space is leased. The architectural appearance will match that of building C and D in materials and colors. There will be two types of solid colored awnings used. The building fits into the center and will be cohesive to the site. Nlrs. Meredith asked if there would be entrances along the east or west ends of the building and Mr. Crook said no. Two bike racks were added and additional landscaping along the front. Mrs. Meredith asked how much of the office space above Building D was occupied and Mr. Crook said it is 40,000 square feet of vacant space. 3