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P • and bring more light into the entrance. Mr. Cassiere suggested that spandrel glass would be more of a maintenance problem then the E.F.I.S. as it does not hold up to the weather changes. Lights will be used to emphasize the archway over the main entrance. Mr. Liggett suggested that was more reason to use spandrel glass. It is understandable that there could be problems with spandrel glass but, if the right manufacture and materials are used it will enhance the entrance. He questioned the depth of the canopy and how the lights would be mounted. Mr. Cassiere suggested that the depth of the canopy would be about 10 feet and the floodlights would be placed on top of the canopy. Mr. Yager questioned what type of lighting would be used in comparison to the rest of the mall. Mr. Cassiere indicated that he did not know what type of light would be used. Mr. Barker suggested that all the lights would be metal halide. Mr. Yager suggested that the parking at the entry point of the department store does not really draw the patron to the entrance. Mr. Barker suggested that the parking angles would not change as the layout of the existing parking splits the difference between the stores. Mr. Yager commented'that he liked the department store and felt that it would be a good addition to that side of the mall. Discussion was given as to the thought of only having two entrances on the department store or moving the entrance curb cuts down a ways. The mall owners are not sure how they would work that out as the tenant wants all three entrances and the curb cuts are in line with businesses across the street. Mr. Yager suggested angling the department store but Mr. Cassiere remarked that doing so would inake his client lose visibility on the inside of the mall. It was suggested that thought be given to moving the department store 20 feet . to the west but Mr. Barker indicated that moving the store over could a.ffect other departments layouts. The way a department store is laid out, how the isles run and the impact they each have on a store were discussed. Mr. Yager suggested removing 20 feet of the mall addition to open the parking area of the department stores main entrance. Discussion took place regarding the applicant being able to have things ready to go before Planning Commission by the following Tuesday. Mr. Yager as well as Mr. Liggett indicated that they would work with the applicants any way they could in viewing the changes before the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Yager would like to make a motion on the proposal tonight as well as attend the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning and Development meetings to voice his thoughts. Mr. Conway indicated that the building department would work with the applicants as well as the Board members to make sure blueprints or comments got back and forth between them. Thereby allowing the applicants to be better prepared for the Planning Commission meeting. It was suggested by Mr. Yager that if the tenant is firm on using E.F.I. S. they should present pictures as well as documentation to convince the other boards and commissions that it should be allowed. The Mayor commented that the City of North Olmsted is working towards becoming a premier City in the State of Ohio and they want to get away from this type of material. As an example, the Mayor reviewed that a pharmacy was built out of E.F.I.S. on the corner of Sterns and Lorain Road. That same pharmacy built a brick store six blocks away at the corner of Dover and Center Ridge, wlhich is in Westlake. He remarked "that will never happen again". Mr. Yager suggested getting pictures as well as recommendations from other Cities officials indicating that they have been pleased with their buildings. The loading dock will need to be addressed in more detail as E.F.I.S. is not a good material to use in loading areas as it collects dirt. The landscaping plan will need to be reviewed by the landscaper that was not able to attend the meeting tonight although the City forester has reviewed them. The new plans should show how everything is tied together and they should be submitted in color. 3