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say on those issues. Mr. Zergott asked how they will maintain the area at the beginning of the units. Mr. Yager said if the applicants took units 916 and #17 and angled them, there would be rooin for 2 of the 4 condensing units needed in that area and a stronger character that opens up better to the front porches. Mr. Corsi said that is a good suggestion except that in talks with the neighbors they agreed to the required setbacks. Mr. Yager said he understands that but they might consider letting people know that the Architectural Review Board suggested and recommended it and perhaps do a sketch. It might solve some of the condensing unit issues. It will certainly aesthetically solve the stoop culture issues. Mr. Rymarczyk said it would depend on the variances. Mr. Yager indicated he read in the background notes that this area could be developed with an apartment complex that is potentially 8 stories high. The worse case scenario could always be a lot worse than what they are getting. The site plan could be more dynamic. He said the program has the character to do something pleasant and fun it's just a little restrained because they are so regimented. He added if the architect could be more playful it will be more fun. It will cost more but they will get more for the units because there is more value in the character. Mr. Yager said that is more than his opinion, he would make it a recommendation. Mr. Corsi said when working with this site, they have changed it. It was an all alley site at one point. They got squeezed on a lot of things. They moved things around many times. Mr. Yager asked Mr. Stockman if they can do what has been suggested. Mr. Stockman indicated they went back and forth on this quite a bit and when they got to the units they liked, they were squeezed a bit as Mr. Corsi said. ' They did want more dynamism between all the units. Mr. Corsi referred to drawing AD4 and said that unit is 62 front to back to the garage. And AD2 is 56. If they hold the garages constant, they can vary things. Mr. Stockman said they may have room to play with. Mr. Corsi agreed with what Mr. Yager said about having more movement. Mr. Yager said the rendering of the front porch culture will be enhanced. Mr. Stockman added that width wise it is the same story. The width is not always uniform. Mr. Corsi said they got squeezed and they really were trying to maintain certain setbacks that the city calls for. If they could encroach on some of that a little, that would certainly help them change the widths a little. Mr. Corsi indicated they will get a new landscaping plan. M. Yager made a motion to approve Rockwynd Subdivision; Columbia Rd. between Brookpark and Country Club Blvd., with the following comments: a new landscaping design will be submitted to Mr. Zergott for his review and comment, the detention basin will be part of that landscaping plan, the developer will make every effort to have the units have some ins and outs, they will consider sliding some of the visitor parking spaces to give thein more of an entry into the front yard courts, the material and look for the stairs should match the masonry base of the units, and the porch railings will be painted to match the trim. The motion was seconded by B. Zergott and unanimously approved. Mr. Yager complimented the applicant on the thorough presentation. The clerk announced the proposal will return to the next Planning Cominission meeting on Tuesday, October 22°a at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Zergott indicated they need to submit their new landscaping plan so the Planning Commission can approve it. He added they need a heavier buffer. Mr. Yager said if they do a more elaborate landscaping prograin a lot of the problems will go away. 2. Speedwax; 26516 Lorain Rd.: Proposal consists of demolishing existing gas station & canopy and constructing new gas station & new canopy and sign package. Note: Planning Commission reviewed this proposal on 9/10/02 and referred the proposal to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Architectural Review Board at their 9/24/02 meeting. Board of Zoning Appeals amended and approved the variances requested on 10/3/02. This proposal will not return to Planning Commission unless major changes by the Architectural Review Board are required. Ms. Catherine Radwanski and Sarah Cusick of Marathon Ashland Petroleum came forward to present the Speedway proposal. Mr. Zergott indicated the board is concerned about the outside of the building, the landscaping, and the overall site. He asked them to review the site plan first. Ms. Radwanski explained 5