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inodular and the other brick will be Olde Midland #8307 Glen Gary brick. Mrs. Nader questioned the difference in the plans. On the plans the drive-through is shown as CMU block however on the elevations it shows brick. Ms. Caserta assured the board the entire building would be brick there is no CMCT block. 1VIr. Crook voiced a concern with the direction of the traffic entering and existing, as during peak hours the traffic is very backed up at the intersection. He requested that the small island be removed or aligned with the Shell Station and CVS Pharmacy to control the traffic flow better. He requested the dumpster area be placed on the north east corner of the site to get it away from the residents. He questioned what would be done with the existing pylon sign. Ms. Caserta indicated that they would be replacing the pylon sign with a new one, which will be raised a little. Mr. Crook felt that traffic pattern should be carefully looked at because the area already has traffic issues. Mr. Zergott noticed that most of the landscaping on the plans is very low lying and suggested using larger vegetation including pines. The south side abutting the neighbors should screen the parking area more. Ms. Caserta suggested that there was an existing board on board fence that would remain in place. However, they will look at improving the landscaping plan. Mr. Conway suggested landbanking some of the parking along the south s'ide to further buffer the residents and change the parking spaces to angled parking which would also increase the green space area. He further suggested that the landscaping along the west front side should be 20-feet wide throughout not tapered. He reviewed that required parking spaces are based upon the number of seats within the building. Mr. Crook understood some of the color elements that are needed for their company's identity however, there does not need to be so much purple. He liked the brown brick but preferred the red, and would like to see the purple awnings removed. To accent the main entrances they could use the purple brick on the two tall walls. Mr. Vayda suggested only using awnings over the dinning vestibule, and drive-though vestibule in the corporate stripes and having the tall walls the purple brick. They would use the light color brick for the banding. Ms. Nader requested clarification of the brick colors and how they would be used. Ms. Caserta indicated that the pylons/masses would be merlot brick color, striped awnings at the north, and south entrances, purple awnings at the front and south sides. The cornice will be the other brick color with the merlot brick band. Mr. Vayda questioned if the merlot band would be around the parapet. Mr. Zergott indicated that was correct. He questioned if the board could request the applicants return so the board could see the changes after they attend Planning Commission. Mr. O'Malley reviewed that the board was within their rights to approve the proposal with conditions, which can be outlined in the motion; and a condition of the approval. Architectural Review Board can then request that the new plans.be submitted for one of the Architectural Review Board members to review. Mr. Zergott suggested that there are site plan changes.that have been requested that he felt should be returned. Mr. O'Malley advised that the board could request the applicants return with the new renderings. Mr. Conway commented that he would like to see the plan go before Planning Commission with the recommendations incorporated into their drawings. Planning Commission may have issues brought up for the Architectural Review Board to look at so they could return next month under old business. Mr. Vayda assured the board that they would have all the changes ready for Planning Commission and return to the Architectural Review Board. Mr. Crook questioned where the rooftop units would be placed. Mr. vayda reviewed that the building itself is 18.5 feet high but the roof itself is only 13 feet high which will hide the roof top units. The 5 units will be placed on the north end of the roof away from the residents. Mr. Crook questioned if there would be any lighting on the building and reminded the applicants there is to be zero readings at the lot lines. Mr. Zergott requested the applicants have fixture cuts of the sconces at the next meeting. He questioned what type of windows would be used. Mr. Dalpiaz indicated that the windows would be aluminum thermo-guard glass. Mr. Vayda questioned if the board would approve landscape islands around the site to break up the parking or angle parking along the south side. Mr. 8