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could inake the continuation of the trees a condition of the proposal being approved. Mr. Yager suggested having the building department hold the permit until the mall plants the trees. Mr. Rymarczyk informed the board members that Sears owned the property, which would house Bennigan's restaurant, not the mall. Mr. Zergott would like to see Sears plant 4-inch caliber trees. He would like the city forester to look at the site and indicate what type of trees should be used. He would also like his opinion as to whether or not there should be trees planted all along the north side of the site as well as the east side. Mr. Yager commented that he like Bennigan's restaurant. He questioned if the bronze canopy would age and discolor. Mr. Ames suggested that the bronze would not change it will remain the same as it is specially treated to not. age. Yager questioned the screening material that would be used to screen the roof top units. Mr. Ames indicated that there would be pre finished metal panels used. Mr. Yager inquired about the lighting that would be used. Mr. Ames indicated that there would be nine (9) 10-foot pole lights with 400-watt bulbs. There will be three (3) lot lights located along the front east entrance of the building. Bennigan's wants a worm homey type look that is welcoming. There will be wash lights fixed to the top edge of the awnings for shadow effect. Mr. Yager questioned if there was neon lights used on the building other than the sign. Mr. Ames indicated that there is a neon accent band along the tops of the building. Mr. Yager felt that the neon lights trimming the building was not needed. The soft lights above the canopy are enough. Mr. Ames suggested that the neon trim accented the colors on the building. Mr. Yager believed that the fixed lights on the canopy could achieve the same effect therefore, he strongly suggests eliminating the neon light trimming. Mr. Zergott questioned if the trim color was the same as the neon lights. Mr. Ames respectfully disagreed with the board members, as he felt the neon lights gave the building a soft glow. Mr. Zergott inquired as to what the colors were on the cloth canopies. Mr. Ames indicated that the colors would be green, white, and orange. Mr. Yager questioned how many wall signs would be on the building. Mr. Ames suggested that was up to the city. The corporate logo will be above the main entrance. We would like the board's opinion about having a small sign over the takeout door and a wall sign on the north side of the building. Mr. Yager liked the main entrance sign as well as the cloverleaf over the takeout door. The board agreed that a wall sign was needed on the north wall, but not the south wall as the main visibility is on the north and east side of the building. Mr. Yager thought the verbiage (Grill & Tavern) was not needed on the north wall. Mr. A.mes suggested that the verbiage was a Bennigan's logo. Mr. Yager indicated that the board liked the takeout sign, but they do not believe that there are two logos. He questioned 1VIr. Rymarczyk about what the board could suggest regarding signs. Mr. Rymaxczyk indicated that the board could not regulate verbiage they can only regulate size requirements. Miss. Schulz believed that the reason the variance is needed was due to the size of the first and last letters of Bennigan's. Therefore, she does not have a problem with the sign or recommending the variance be granted. Mr. Zergott requested that additional landscaping be placed around the dumpster area. Mr. Zergott questioned if the landscaper was based in Kentucky. Mr. Ames answered "yes". Mr. Zergott cominented that the taxus bushes would not work in this clement. The landscaper should look at using taxus wardi and Siberian cypress to replace them. The suggested crab apple should be 2-inch maple or red maple 2'/z to 3 inch thick. Trees can be red sunset maple or October glory maple and placed around the border of the site. He believes Sears should be the one to place the trees around the site. He questioned how high the window ledges would be, as spirea will grow to about 5 feet. It would be better to use gold mound or little prince's spirea. The dumpster area has low plants, add a few pines or blue spruce to soften the area. Mr. Ames indicated that he would accept all of the Architectural Review Board recommendations and use them. M. Yager motioned to approve Bennigans Restaurant Bar & Grill of 4824 Crreat Northern Blvd. their proposal which consists of construction of a new Bennigans Restaurant. With the follow recommendations: 1). Developer needs to resubmit new landscaping plans,. 2). A new site 2