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a limited life span. He suggested have the glass pains cleaned to bring them back to life. Mr. Bickerstaff reviewed that movable walls would be used indoors to have display areas along the front. Mr. Yager indicated that the plans will tie the center together and by - making the center circle on the new facade blue would complete the look you are trying to ? achieve. M. Yager motioned to approve The Reclining Furniture Co. of 25151 Lorain Road their proposal that consists of alterations to the front fagade of existing building as well as interior renovations with the following comments. The west side wrap between the blue metal and the facade panel to be continued around and abut pier one's metal. The ball above the store sign is to be blue to match the existing metal roof style. The owner should be required to make the sign program consistent throughout the strip center. The parking lot needs to be repaired and the aluminum frames/bars need to be cleaned. The motion was seconded by K. Schulz and unanimously approved. Motion Carried. 6). CVS PharmacX; PP#'s 235-11-009 to 013 and 235-11-047: Proposal consists of demolition of three existing buildings and the construction of a new 10,125 square foot retail pharmacy. All parcels are zoned for this use except one that is currently used for parking and will remain as such. Chairman Zergott called all interested parties forward. Mr. Wojtila, from Zerimba, and Mr. Self, with CVS came forward. Mr. Wojtila reviewed were the site would be located. Photos were reviewed of the existing buildings, which are located around the proposed site. The area in question is located in the historic district, and the proposal has been given a certificate of approval from the Landmarks Commission. In late August there were many meetings with the Landmarks Commission regarding the appearance of the building. The ? entrance will be located on the south side of the site, which is located at the corner of Lorain and Porter. The portion of the building that faces the street will be brought back , and angled so that there is a better view at the intersection. There will be rod iron fence from the east drive-through exit around to the pedestrian entrance on the north side of the site. The proposed building is different from any other building CVS has done in the past. The service area will be located on the west side of the building and have a brick wall that will extend to the bus shelter. There will be a sitting area with benches, and brick pavers in front of the entrance to the store. There will also be lampposts placed around the site. The drive-through window will be located on east side of the building. There will be a 4-foot brick wall along the south rear property line, which will end 3 feet from the neighboring property line. There will light fixtures strategically placed around the entire building. The proposed building will be constructed entirely out of brick and will be seainless. The service area will be tucked into the north west corner of the building, which faces Lorain Road. The eatension of the brick wall is indented to hide the dumpsters and trucks inaking deliveries. Mr. Yager questioned who the architect was on the project. Mr. Wojtila indicated that the architect was Mr. Larson, from Retail Architects, H N T B is the site engineer and there is a landscaping company that was also hired for the project. The pedestrian entrance has been moved as the Planning Commission requested the entrance line up with the last parking space. The color of brick will be a Mohican blend, the lights will be sternburg 8850 which is their old town style. Mr. Yager suggested reviewing the building before addressing the signage. He questioned the thoughts of the Landmark ? Commission and how the current proposal came about so the board can better appreciate the efforts that have been put into the project. Mr. Rymarczyk indicated that any project that takes place in the historical district is first submitted to the Landmarks Commission. Once they have reviewed the project it is submitted to the Planning Commission and other 8