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r suggested utilizing a smaller, almost hidden, fixture instead ofthe shoe box style. It was noted there is a neon band shown all the way around the bu.ilding. Mr. Yager questioned if there was a need to have that strip illuminated as it could simply be a red EFIS accent stripe which would have a similar appearance. Mr. Forester agreed to consider this altemative. Mr. Yager stated this was an improvement on the building, however, the Plain Dealer and U. S.A. Today newspaper machines detract from the soft appearance of the building. He questioned if the vestibule was large enough to put those machines inside the building. Mr. Forester agreed to consider this alternative. Mr. Yager stated the photographs did wonders to the presentation as he was not very impressed with the blue prints until reviewing the photographs. He suggested incorporating the colored photographs into the submission in the future. Mr. Zergott suggested that some laudscaping be included along the bottom of the monument sign. Mr. Forester explained the sign is five feet from the right-of-way which is a foot north of the sidewalk line. If landscaping is incorporated the sign would have to be pushed back into the parking and some parlting would have to be eliminated. Mr. Zergott stated he was disappointed in the city's sign ordinance as it limits the amount of improvement thax can be made to a site. M. Yager motioned to recommend approval of Bakers Square, 24025 Lorain Road, a proposal consisting of exterior re-imaging, lighting, and signage with the following comments: that the neon band be eliminated and a red EFIS strip be put in its place on the monument sign and the building facade; that the light fixture be revised to be reduced in size, yet achieving the same aesthetics on the roof and be painted to fall in line with the color of the metal; that the newspaper area be hidden behind a wing wall or something ofthat sort; and that the landscaping be ievised at the monument sign area to identify and incorporate the revised sign. The motion was seconded by B. Zergott and unanimously approved. Mr. Yager requested that the developer provide copies of the photographs presented for the file. 3) Douglas T. Fisher, NCARB (Donatos_Pizza) 26170 Lorain Road Proposal to construct Donatos Pizza parlor, located on the north east corner of Lorain and Canterbury. If referred by planning commission June 9, 1998. Mr. Tyson, franchisee representative and Mr. Fisher, architect presented the proposal. There will be a 6 foot wooden fence along the north east side of the property along with evergreens to prevent head lights from flowing over to the residential properties as requested by the planning commission. Mr. Rymarczyk noted drawings have not been presented reflecting the changes. Mr. Fisher did not have drawings with him, but agreed to provide such revisions as soon as possible so as not to delay the review process. Mr. Tyson noted the fence was a recommendation of planning commission and they have decided to follow all planuing commission's recommendations. Mr. Rymarczyk reiterated the city will need a copy of those revisions for the planning commission chairman to sign off on. The clerk noted the proposal will be returning to planning commission after board of zoning appeals. Mr. Rymarczyk further advised any revisions will also be needed for board of zoning appeals. Mr. Fisher went into an elaborate explanation of all elevations begiuning with the signage. The sign originally shown on the north side of the building will be removed. There were a total of four building signs shown (two on the south elevation and two on the west elevation). The exterior materials were as follows: Exterior Brick - Beldon Brick, Standard, St. Anne-Blend; Wall coping - metal, painted patina green, Sherwin Williams, DMI Green; Tower Roof - Metal, painted patina green, Sherwin Williams, DMI Green; EIFS Band - Shefvvin Williams, Coast Point #2053; EIFS Accent Band - Painted patina green, Sherwin Williams, DMI Green; and Awnings - Manufacturer, Sunbrella and Color, Crimson. Mr. Zergott questioned