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explain. He cannot give more specific information because they could go in a variety of directions. Mr. Yager said he can certainly recommend that they take a look at Suburban Collision Center. Ms. Schulz said the suggestion to look at the previous AutoZone proposal that came through is a good one. It had some nice elements and was approved by the board. Mr. Yager pointed out they might also consider spelling Lorain Road properly. M. Yager made a motion to table the proposal and allow the applicant to go back and review the design and the site, and come back with a full submission to include existing photos and an application showing the materials. They need to bring the appropriate materials, real blocks and not painted block. He said they need to look at the mechanical systems and show where they will be and how they will be screened. They also need to show the dumpster wall matching the material on the fa?ade. The motion was seconded by K. Schulz and unanimously approved. The clerk announced the next meeting will be September 17 at 5:30 and no further notices will be sent. She indicted the applicant will receive an agenda and revised plans have to be submitted no later than a week before the meeting. She indicated she will fax the applicant an excerpt of the minutes so he will have the list of items to be addressed. 2. Westfield Shonping Center (Great Northern Mall); PP# 236-09-002 Proposal is to expand the north side of the center to include Galyan's. The Planning Commission addressed the proposal 06/24/03 and 7/8/03. Board of Zoning Appeals granted variance request 7/9/03. Anplicant's Presentation The following individuals came forward on behalf of Westfield: Roger Newbury, the civil engineer on the project, Dale Burrier the landscape architect, Rich Kobe with Westfield, David Labus with Galyan's, Jim Farrell with Westfield in Chicago, Steve Dumas of the Westfield Los Angeles office, and Mike McIntosh the general manager of the mall. Mr. Kobe indicated they are adding a Galyan's to the mall along Brookpark Road. There will be a couple of out lots added as part of the process. He indicated that Steve Dumas will review the architecture and Dale Burrier will address the landscaping plan. Mr. Dumas said that Galyan's is a great sporting goods and lifestyle tenant. They do a great job inside and out. It is very experiential in nature. He reviewed the plans and said they plan to add a restaurant to develop a lifestyle precinct along Brookpark. They will eventually bring some restaurants down by Sears. He said on the exterior of the building they have a really nice look that creates a great presentation. There is a big glass window and a nice canopy element that creates a big front door. He then reviewed the materials. He mentioned the canvas awning that adds a sculptural element to the face of the building. He said the building is mostly brick and stone. He showed a rendering of the two sides of the building and then a sample of the brick. He indicated they may go with a redder brick. Board Questions and Comnzents Ms. Schulz asked if they have any samples of the existing building materials. Mr. Dumas said the mall is similar to the brick sample they brought in. Mr. Kobe said the attempt would be to try to differentiate stores. Each department store has its own architectural look and finishes, and they want Galyan's to do the same thing and try to match the brick. Mr. Yager said thankfully it's already doing that just in the character of the fagade. It is lively. It is so nice to see the mall in that area, which is so quiet and low profile, have something in there that draws attention to people coming down Brookpark. Mr. Dumas said the interesting thing is their standard entry element evokes the shapes that are already on the center. Ms. Schulz said that is why she asked about the color because in a section of the rendering it all looks the same color. She asked if they are trying to blend it. Mr. Dumas said they are trying to differentiate a little more. Mr. Yager said he likes the physical dimensions from Galyan's to Brookpark. It is fun and pleasant. He said to get people out to the mall is exactly what this mall needs. Mr. Burrier reviewed the landscape plan and indicated there are shortened, re-located islands and new islands near out lot #2. The existing islands have evergreen material and trees already, or they are mulched. For the new islands they are proposing shade trees, probably a Cleveland select pear, which would mimic some of the trees to the east of the proposed store. The existing islands with the pin oaks are mulched or have evergreens. The ones that are mulched will have ornamental grasses introduced. He reviewed plant and grass types to be used. He said 4