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. ' the board members if they would like the sandstone used as a foundation or protective barrier around the sign. The board members agreed that is a good idea. Mrs. Creadon indicated they will make sure the placement is near or in line with one of the poles. Mr. Lang indicated that would work much better. Mr. Hunsicker mentioned the gazebo is still being looked at for future use. They already have the design. Mr. Barker asked if it will be raised. Mr. Hunsicker said it will not be raised. Mr. Barker suggested taking a vote on the fixtures and making a motion to use the foundation stone around the sign. He said W. Miller can take those recommendations to the Board of Zoning and Development. Mrs. Davis indicated it should include the finiaUno finial issue. Mrs. VanAuken said with the building and the surroundings, they are trying to echo a simpler time. The fancy lights do not go with that idea. Mrs. Lord suggested they make a motion to send it on to the Board of Zoning and Development. Mrs. O'Rourke suggested having the safety director or someone check on the safety of the sign location. Mr. Dubowski asked if the Planning Commission will have another review of the plans. Mrs. Creadon said they have given final approval. Mayor Musial said that safety issues regarding sign locations are always taken to the police department. It has not been done yet. Mrs. Creadon said the completed drawings are due in 2 days and when all of that is done, the sign location can be looked at. P. Barker made a motion to set the SA fixtures for V8915 for the library lighting. The architects and landscaping people will use foundation stone around the historical sign with no lighting. The sign will be moved closer to the street light on Butternut Ridge so it will be visible but not present any traffic problems. The inotion was seconded by M. Davis and unanimously approved. Mayor Musial said they will use the SA design with the SP optics. Mr. Hunsicker confirmed that. There was further discussion about the fixtures chosen. J. Lang made a motion to recommend the light pole P2525 at 14 feet high, and the RF64SD for the planted area. They do not recommend the finial for any of the light fixtures. The motion was seconded by P. Barker and unanimously approved. There was further discussion about the number of lights and the locations. Mr. Miller thanked the Landinarks Coinmission for its input in this very important project for the city. Mr. Hunsicker said the board's decisions can be reacted to quickly. The only one that they will have to look at closely is the ground mount sign. He will fax information to the police and safety department tomorrow to get input. There was further discussion about the trees in the area and saving as many as possible. There was then discussion about the "fronts" of the building. The ceremonial front is on Lorain. It was difficult to change from the round farade but there were some benefits too. Mr. Lang asked what the texture of the walking path will be. He asked about the track texture. Mr. Hunsicker said the track will be a crushed stone. It will be a nature path. He would compare it to the tow path along the canal that has a tight, compact, crushed stone. Mr. Lang asked if anyone had ever seen pulverized glass used. It is gorgeous and very soft. He asked if the sign on Butternut for the library has to be 7 ft. tall. He said for what is almost an auxiliary driveway, he would think a 4 ft. sign would be better. Mr. Hunsicker said they can look at it, especially since it isn't the address sign. He added that with the speed limit on Butternut, it should not be a problem. Mrs. O'Rourke mentioned that the area is zoned residential so a ground sign of that size would need a variance. Mr. Hunsicker indicated that is an issue and he will check it out. The following individuals were present at various times for the meeting: Mayor Musial, Council members Michael Gareau, Paul Miller, Carolyn Kasler, Dean McKay, and Service Director Mary Creadon. • Certificate of Appropriateness for Dudley & Mary Beckrest, 25346 Butternut Ridge Road. The proposal consists of replacing windows with alternations. Mrs. Lord indicated the Beckrest's are not present. Mrs. O'Rourke said as she reads the plans there are three windows they intend to replace. Mr. Lang said they are double windows. Mrs. O'Rourke said the bill is estimated at $6,000. She questioned the price. Mrs. Lord said the board would not ordinarily address windows but this is construction, a change, so the board will have to review it. Mr. Lang said 4