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up until now to the general eye there has been no difference between the two stations. However now there will be a difference between the two locations. Mr. Dzwonczyk answered "yes". He further suggested that he forgot to mention that the red band on the pump canopy will be illuminated at Lorain and Clague but will not be illuminated at the Great Northern and Lorain site due to the configuration of the canopy. Mr. Spalding reviewed that at the last meeting the Board did not want the canopy illuminated. The illumination of the canopy will not enhance the station appearance. Mr. Dzwonczyk commented that from a design standpoint the amount of light would be immeasurable; it will just give a different appearance the canopy at night. Mr. Spalding questioned if the Shell sign on the canopy at both sites will be illuminated. Mr. Dzwonczyk indicated that the Shell signs at both locations would be illuminated. Mr. 5palding questioned if the existing Shell signs on the canopy of both sites are currently illuminated. Mr. Dzwonczyk voiced that he was not sure. Mr. Spalding indicated that past practice is to not allow canopies to be, backlit. Mr. Dzwonczyk questioned if the BP stations in North Olmsted had backlit canopies. Mrs. O'Rourke commented that the Board has not allowed,backlit canopies for anyone. W. Spalding motioned to approve Shell Fueling Station of 23385 Lorain Road. Their proposal consisting of re-coloring the building, altering the roof and re-signing the. site. Partial variances were granted for freestanding signs. The Planning Commission would like to make sure that the plan as presented with brick facing for the building and canopy columns is followed. The HVAC systems are to be screened-on all sides. The Planning Commission does not want the red band on the stations canopy backlit. The Shell sign on the canopy may be illuminated. C. Allan seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. _Motion Carried. 3. Fairview Corporate Center (Zeremba Mgmt )' PP# 237-23-023 025 037, 041, 049: Proposal consists of parking and landscaping plans proposed for the North Olmsted portion of the Fairview Office Park development. Note: Planning Commission addressed this site in June 2000. Acting Chairman Spalding called all interested parties forward to review the proposal. Mr. Lydon, ,. Vice President, Commercial Properties came forward to review the proposal. 1VIr: T,ydon reviewe- the proposal, which received final approval June 13, 2000. The site straddles the North Olmsted and Fairview Park boarder line. The site has changed since last year. There are now multiple buildings placed throughout the site. The North Olmsted site will be 70% green space. The landscaping plans for North Olmsted will consist of Bradford Pear trees with some Cherry Blossom trees. They are both fast growing trees. The site will be well buffered with 8-foot mounds around the site. The cars in the parking lot will be hidden from view along Lorain Road by the 9-foot mounds. The buildings are 3-stories, very residential in character and on Fairview Park property. They would like North Olmsted to re-approve the variances with the slight changes. Due to marketing conditions, they had to postpone the work and make a few changes. They will be deeding the land in North Olmsted to the City of North Olmsted. North Olmsted will then place deed restrictions on the property so that the development can take place. Mr. Spalding questioned if the deeding of the land will still take place. Mr. Ly_don answered "yes" he believes that the deeding of the land has taken place already. The photometric plans show that there is minimal lighting on the site for safety only. The pole lights will be 15-foot high, down lit shoebox fixtures. Mr. Spalding indicated that the site had a number of trees. He would like the forester to view the site and submit his recommendations. Mr. Lydon suggested that there are some bad trees on the site that would need to be removed but they would be willing to leave the site in a natural state by not doing as much mounding. Mr. Deichmann indicated regarding sidewalks, at the intersection of Clauge Road there might be some details regarding the sidewalk installation that would need to be worked out. There are a couple of traffic pole boxes and otlier equipment, which need to be worked around. Mr. Lydon indicated that as part of Fairview I'ark's approval, the 3