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either side. The lights will be on either a photo cell or a timer. Mr. Rymarczyk informed the applicant that the sign package would need to be submitted to the Planning Commission for their review. Mr. Gillespie indicated that there would be 8 6-foot spruce trees added to the back of Mr. Waken's property to help buffer it. Mr. Gillespie indicated that at the entry drive the two homes across the street will have 4 trees a piece added to their yards to buffer them from the lights of cars leaving the site. Mr. Weber questioned if the existing white oak trees would remain on the site. Mr. Gillespie indicated that he would allow only the trees that the forester wants left to remain. Mr. Waken suggested that there was a lot of poison ivy in the area and questioned if it would be removed. Mr. Gillespie indicated that the area would be cleaned up. Mr. Weber questioned how the walls that abut I-480 would be buffered from noise. He suggested sound walls be used and under noise control for North Olmsted (chapter 555) maximum level for sound by receiving land (residential) between 8:00 p.m. through 9:00 a.m. no more then 50 decimals. He questioned if there are requirements for walls to have higher rating insulation used when exposed to high volumes of noise. Mr. Gillespie indicated that there will be an underground water retention system along the I-480 side with very big mounds, which will have landscaping to buffer the noise coming from I-48. T. Liggett motioned to approve Kennedy Ridge Townhomes; 236-17-005 & 015 which consists of 40 new Townhomes with Access via Kennedy Ridge Road. With the following recommendations; (1) Reconsider the placement of the windows that are off centered in the gable either center the double up or center a single. (2) Work with forester and uphold the agreement with the neighbors to have the pine or spruce trees added i.e. along south side and across the street. The motion was seconded by B. Zergott and unanimously approved. 1VIotion Carried. • Rubv Tuesdav Inc 26770 Lorain Road232-26-004, 232-26-003 Proposal consists of demolition of existing building (Elias Big Boy) and the construction of a 5300 square foot restaurant (with liquor sales). Note: Variances are required. Chairman Zergott called all interested parties fonvard to review the proposal. Mr. Knouse, with WD Partners and Mr. Smith, the Architect came forward to review the proposal. Mr. Knouse indicated that at the request of Planning Commission the front parking spaces will be landbanked to protect the existing trees. The north west corner will be designated as loading zone to meet code requirements. The green trim will be rookwood shutter green and the dryvit will be ruby's mustard color. The canopy will be jockey red with sea spray and vanilla striping. Mr. Yager requested that the man doors in the rear of the building be painted mustard to match the building. Mr. Zergott requested that a new landscape plan be submitted which would include trees around the site. Mr. Knouse suggested that they would like to just place sod around the site. Mr. Zergott suggested that he would review the plan and get back to the applicant the next day as to what should be added. Mr. Yager suggested that the sample board colors were good however, the color renderings are appalling and you need to get a new printer. Mr. Yager indicated that the rooftop units must have full screening so they are not seen. Mr. Smith suggested that there would be a green metal screen fence around the perimeter of the mechanical units. Ms. Schulz questioned the green wood trim along the base of the building. Mr. Smith believed that the wood trim would not be a problem, as it would not touch the ground. The board requested that brick or split-face block be used to replace the wood. Mr. Smith suggested that they use the wood trim on all their buildings and it would not cause a problem. The entire building is trimmed in painted wood. The entire board voiced they wanted brick used along the base of the building. Mr. Smith reviewed that the front entrance has a green dryvit trim. Mr. Liggett requested that masonry brick be used from ground level to first v-grove in the windows. Mr. Yager voiced that he felt the entire building should be masonry. The board informed the applicant that he would have to go 5