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commission has any other suggestions. Mr. Brennan recommended that the dumpster enclosure also be constructed out of the same material as the building. He questioned if the intent is to light the front awniug. Mr. Nemecek advised the lit awning is for safety reasons, as it will provide down lighting. Mr. Brennan explained the entire awniug is considered signage when it is illumiuated. Assistant Building Comm.issioner Rymarczyk advised if an opaque cover is used for the awning material, it would not be considered a back lit awning. He noted this also depends on the type of lighting to be used, as the intention is to prevent the awning from being illuminated. Mr. Brennan requested that this return with more information on the awning material. Mr. Asseff added he did not understand why the size of the letters on the canopy cannot be reduced to meet code requirements. The developer agreed to address these issues at a future meeting and noted safety is the number one concern. The lighting plan presented was to match the lighting of the existing hotels in this area. Mr. Brennan advised there should be zero foot candles at the lot lines. He questioned at what elevation the wall pack fixtures would be mounted. Mr. Nemecek advised this proposal is in the preliminary stages and that has not yet been established. Mr. Brennan recommended, prior to approval, this return to planning commission showing mounting elevations of the fully shielded wall pack. He stressed the point the wall packs should be fully shielded so as to prevent the light from casting out. In response to the lighting issue, Mr. Nemecek agreed to provide the commission with a plan showing the zero contour at the property lines. He had no problem with the full shield lighting if that is the position of the commission for the wall packs. Mr. Brennan advised he would still like to see some cut sheets on the lighting, along with mounding elevations and locations of the lighting on the building. It was noted signage variances would be required for: the second building sign; the monument sign; size of both building signs; the total square foot size of the verbiage on the canopy sign; and the logo. Mr. Brennan noted that these developers are going to have to address buffering the residential areas from these new developments. He stated one of the pet peeves has been the Radisson sign, as this faces a residential area. Mr. Nemecek noted this is a three story building and the building sign on the west elevation does not directly face .,, I-480, but can be seen at an angle. Ms. O'Rourke questioned ifthe sign on the east side of the building would be illuminated. Mr. Nemecek agreed the sign would have illuminated letters. Mr. Brennan wondered why the access to-this property cannot meet the code. Mr. Nemecek advised this issue was d.iscussed with city officials and it was recommended that there be an access point on to the neighboring Homestead Village HoteL He noted this creates an interior access route for Marriott, Homestead Village, and Candlewood Hotel's. Mr. Nemecek stated, since there is only two hundred sixty feet of frontage, it is difficult and unnecessary to put in a second drive. Mr. Koeth questioned if this meets safety requirements as far as fire safety. Mr. Rymarczyk advised Homestead Village has one access drive along with an access point to the Marriott Courtyard. Mr..Brennan stated it has always been the intention to reduce the traffic on Country Club Boulevard. He questioned if the width of the drive can be reduced to 27 feet. Mr. Nemecek advised a 30 foot width was requested by the fire marshal. It was noted the drawing is not to scale and Mr. Nemecek argued the floor plan was to.scale and 3/32 inches is equal to one foot. Mr. Brennan questioned if each unit met the 345 square foot area requirement. Mr. Rymarczyk advised 93 units are approximately six square feet smaller than permitted. He also pointed out 32 suites are well over the requ.ired size. Mr. Nemecek noted a designated loading area would not be needed as anything that requires delivery is done by vans. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned if there was laundry or linen service. Mr. Dryling advised the hotel provides weekly maid service for guests staying an extended period of time. If guests request more than once a week service, it can be provided however the philosophy is that the rooms are changed completely once a week. Mr. Dryling