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L a proposed expansion addition to the headquarters building. Mr. Cocco indicated that on the drawing that was furnished to Planning Commission, the Architects have dotted in the possible addition location of where the new building would be. He indicated that it is primarily located in the existing west parking lot. In order to facilitate the construction, the need for additional parking, for the displaced parking and anticipated additional parking would be needed. Mr. Cocco indicated that in total there would be 886 spaces of surface parking on the property. He indicated that all the parking would be curved and asphalt paved similar to what is existing, and the parking lighting would match existing lighting design and fixtures. He indicated that additional landscaping would be added, and that has been identified on the plan showing the additional trees and islands as well as around the parameter. Mr. Cocco indicated that the City Forester has visited the site and the report had been given to the Board Members. He then reviewed what the Forester looked at, such as the trees that would have to be removed in order accommodate the additional parking, and it was acceptable to the Forrester. Mr. Cocco indicated they would also be modifying the northerly approached at the end of the cul-de- sac, due to the rearranged configuration of the parking and drive access. He indicated that the parking area would be engineered, such that it would tie into and would be similar to the underground storage retention system that was engineered for the original building. That design would be reviewed and approved through the City of North Olmsted's Engineering Department. Mr. Tallon questioned if the number of allocated spaces was based on a two-story office building. Mr. Cocco indicated yes and that is on the preliminary estimated square footage of the proposed building. They have not finalized the design of the building. He indicated that they would come back to Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board with those plans in the very near future. Mr. Spalding questioned when the anticipated construction of the proposed building would be. Mr. Cocco indicated that the intentions are to complete the two-story addition within two years. Mr. Spalding questioned if there was existing mounding around the parameter of the area. Mr. Cocco indicated that there is some existing mounding to the west of the existing parking and they have shown new mounding that would similar. He indicated that this has been moved to the west, nearer to the apartments. Mr. Cocco indicated that the balance of the parameter edge of the new parking would remain according to existing grades. He indicated that some of the concerns are with drainage and runoff to the apartment area. Mr. Hreha questioned the comparison with the number of employees and the number of parking spaces and what would the estimated change be. Mr. Cocco indicated that the number fluctuates. Mr. McKinney, Director of Health and Safety for Moen came forward and indicated that as far as proposed addition to staff over a four-year period would be an additional 100 people. Mr. Cocco indicated that there are currently 530 spaces. 1VIr. Conway questioned that there were currently 600 employees. Mr. McKinney replied "yes." He indicated that over the four-year period, it would increase to around 700 employees including contractors, temporaries, etc. Mr. Hreha questioned how many additional spaces. Mr. Cocco indicated that the number of spaces provided would be according to the judgement entry that was issued when the property's zoning was changed. Mr. Conway questioned if 886 spaces would be needed. He also questioned if some of the spaces could be landbanked. Mr. Dubelko indicated that he did not have the judgement with him, but the landbanking could be possible. Mr. Cocco indicated that the 886 spaces showing include all of the existing including the new. Mr.