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?- wondered if there is glass shown on the rendering. Mr. Nemecek agreed there would be windows in the stair way. Mr. Yager noted the Gazebo comes forward at the one stair case and wondered what happens at the gazebo. Mr. Nemecek explained the gazebo would be surrounded with landscaping. Mr. Yager asked what material would be used for the dumpster enclosure and was advised the enclosure would be block with E.F.I.S. material to match the building. He questioned if there is a building on tlie east side of this hotel and was advised the remaining eastern portion of this land is vacant. Mr. McKay noted the next occupied property to the east are the residential homes on Columbia. Mr. Yager explained the proportion seems a little ordinary but he was unsure how to alter it aesthetically. Mr. Liggett did not have a problem with the proportions but noted the entry way is a little awkward, however because there is an awning it will take on it's own classiness. Mr. Liggett stated the cost differential is minimal when comparing the E.F.I.S. to the brick and wondered why the developer could not compromise and do partial brick. Mr. Nemecek argued there was a considerable difference as the brick is much more expensive. Mr. Liggett noted he did not have a problem with the E.F.I. S. material, however five years down the road it does become a maintenance concem and noted this is why brick is better especially down near the ground. Mr. Wilhide stated he could provide documentarion to support the fact that maintenance for the E.F.I.S. material is not a problem when it is applied properly. He noted they are strict about the application of the material so as to minimize maintenance. W. Wilhide advised he has attended many seminars on the application of this type of material and agreed the manner in which it is applied depends upon the climate. He cautioned they are on very strict budget restrictions and may be forced to pull out if the price gets to excessive. Mr. Yager noted this is a very average and he did not u.nderstand why the developer will not compromise on the brick materiaL Mr. Yager had some confusion on the signage as two wall signs were shown on the elevation. Mr. Nemecek advised the signage presented is not an accurate representation and it is now called "Candlewood Suites" because this company is constantly changing as it develops. Some of the discussion at this point was not audible. Mr. Nemecek stated they took the residents across I-480 into consideration when developing this plan. Mf: McKay pointed out if the residents concerns were taken into consideration, there would not be a lighted sign on the back of this hoteL Mr. Nemecek stated there is no sign on that side of the building and pointed out it has been relocated on the east facade. Mr. McKay noted the sign on the east elevation will not be visible when the land to the east is developed and compared this to the "Raddisson Hotel Sign." Mr. Nemecek explained that sign will be removed when Candlewood develops. Mr. McKay stated it was supposed to be removed a year ago as the developer for Homestead promised it would be removed. . Mrs. McKay noted equal concern should be given to the surrounding residents as given to the patrons of this hotel. She-also would like to see the building constructed of brick. 1Vlr. Zergott noted the architectural review board has never recommended all brick. Mr. Yager explained the proposals come in under a certain guide and noted the budget has become the controlling factor more often over the years to the point where all E.F.I.S. is acceptable to some peoples standards, however, he strongly objected to an all E.F.I.S. build.ing. Mr. Yager elaborated the building falls short in terms of its dynamics around the stairs, corners and edges. He stated this four story building will face I-480, and at the very least tliere should be brick on the lower level, up the arch ways, and at the corners on the stairs. Mr. Yager was glad to see that a representative of council demanding brick, as often times the architectural review board's recommendations are not followed by the time a proposal gets to counciL Mr. Melby compared the E.F.I.S. material to the brick in terms of cost and quality. He argued requiring brick would