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9 look at long and hard to figure out what board, what commission, should engage in that. Mr. Farrell said there is another store in which they have a fun mural on the interior wall going up by the escalator. 1VIr. Zergott mentioned the issue of repairing damage to panels and to E.F.I.S. Mrs. Nader asked if there is any option with the E.F.I.S. over the windows. She commented it is flat and perhaps it could use some color. She suggested going with something in between the two renderings. She said it is a handsome looking building. Mr. Yager said there is no question about it. He is a little disappointed as he thinks it assists the proportion of the building to have those sign panels as well. The sign panels, or action panels, help clean proportions. Mr. Farrell explained that people will be able to see the lights on the inside, and the rock climbing wall. All the exposure comes out of the center entrance, especially at night. Mrs.lVader said that can't really be seen in the rendering. She agreed that the center entrance is the focal point and it is very sharp. Mr. Zergott asked if they considered making it glass rather than E.F.I.S. Mr. Farrell said when looking at the amount of E.F.I.S., putting glass in there takes away from the focal point of the building. Mr. McIntosh brought up that Crocker Park is coming in down the road, along with Legacy Village. They are trying to create a lifestyle ambiance and this is the first piece to that. Mr. Farrell reviewed some of the potential additions to the mall. He said the project needs to be competitive and they need to keep it up. Mr. Yager commended the mall for adding Dillard's and now this project. They understand the need to draw people in because there are so many other options. Mr. Farrell said the tenant mix at Crocker Park, five miles away, is a real problem for them. Ms. Schulz asked Mr. Yager if he is comfortable with the proportions. Mr. Yager said absolutely, because it is the climbing wall you are trying to see. He said the pilasters out front are very formidable and effective, especially falling against an all glass background. 1VIr. Farrell mentioned that Dick's Sporting Goods is going to Crocker Park. He said that Galyan's was planning to go there until the deal was changed. He said Dick's Sporting Goods has basically copied the Galyan's store. Mrs. Nader asked about out lot building number one. 1VIr. Farc-ell indicated they have a deal with Kaufmann's to purchase it and they will tear it down. Mr. Yager asked if they looked at the entry between Jared and out parcel number one. Mr. 1VIcIntosh asked if he is concerned with traffic issues. They discussed cueing space at the entrances. Mr. Farrell indicated he just hired a company called Traff-Pro. They will look at the entire ring road, which is now four lanes. That is not a typical design. The usual design is to have two lanes and a center turn lane, which actually slows the traffic down. That is what they need. There was further discussion about possible additions to the mall, a theater, restaurants, and a parking deck. Mr. Farrell said the first step is to get this phase done. He said they have only owned the center for a year and they need to finish this first. This project is something they can get done quickly to keep competitive. Mr. Yager commented that what they have done in one year is great. They are filling a big void in the mall aesthetically. Ms. Schulz asked what type of gate they will provide. Mr. Farrell said it can be made a condition of the approval. Ms. Sclxulz asked about the roof top units. Mr. Farrell explained they will be hidden. M. Yager made a motion to accept the proposal as presented with the following recommendations: 1). The berms and mounds along Brookpark Road are to be as high and monumental as possible and coordinated with tlae rest of the center. 2). A decoratiwe metal gate is to be described and designed and submitted to the city for approval. The motion was seconded by K. Schulz and unanimously approvecl. Mr. Rymarczyk reminded the applicant that the building department will need a complete set of the revised plans. Mr. Zergott added that the landscape architect is to be notified about adding strips of annuals through the perennial beds. V. NEW BUSINESS: VI. COMMUNICATIONS: VII. ADJOLTRNMENT: Chairman Zergott adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m. Brian Zergott, Chairm Date 4 Annie Kilbane, Assistant Clerk of Commissions