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j , ' , S four .columns. The applicant indicated that the entrance will only extend outward about one foot from the glass wall. Mr. Hreha voiced that he felt the DSW look is breaking away from the consistency of the mall theme. The board is concerned that future vacant buildings will each do their own theme/thing with company logo's and colors. The applicant felt there was consistency in materials and textures and only the awnings and sign colors are different. The board questioned the existing landscaping beds along the front walk. The applicant indicated that all existing planters will remain as with previous tenants. J. Lasko moved to approve IDSW of Great 1\Torthern Shopping Center their proposal which consists of a new front facade and interior remodeling with the following stipulations; 1). Awnings will have no up or dovvn lighting. 2). Landscaping in back area will be similar to Applebee's in order to supply a buffer and shield from the loading dock area. 3). Front awning over the main entrance to the store will be modified or adjusted in order with the comments mentioned tonight. S. Hoff-Smith seconded the motion, roll call on the motion; T. Hreha, C. Allan, J. Lasko, and S. Hoff-Smith "yes", M. Yager "no". Motion passed. 3. Famous Dave's Barbeque; 26410 Great 11oTTorthern Shoppang Center: Proposal consists of a new portico at the entry and cosmetic work on exterior walls. Note: Architectural Review Board addressed this proposal on 7-21-04. Acting Chairman Yager asked for department reports. Planning Director Wenger reported that there were several issues that were overlooked at the Architectural Review Board meeting. There were discrepancies regarding clarification of and the direction of the canopy lighting. The proposed goose neck lights over the awnings do not require a variance, however, a variance would be necessary if up lights are used inside the awnings. The proposed neon rope lighting was not discovered by the Architectural Review Board and the applicant did not disclose that there would be any neon type rope lighting on the building. Assistant Building Coinmissioner Rymarczyk stated the neon/led rope lighting would require a variance. The applicant is scheduled to attend the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting August 5, 2004, for signage and light readings. However, the new photometric plans and cut sheets received tonight show the lighting and readings to be to code. Assistant Law Director O'Malley recommended Planning Commission address the variances and be very clear with their recommendations as to what they would like granted. Mr. Rymaczyk reviewed that the foot candles by code are allowed to be 5 foot candles throughout the parking lot and the original drawings received were 5.2 to 5.3 foot candles. The light fixtures are required to have full cutoff type luminaries and the current spec sheet does not clarify that. Ms. Wenger voiced that the applicant agreed to submit revised drawings showing photometric levels that meet code and luminary cut sheets with full cutoff. She hoped that the Planning Commission would recommend the light fixtures and photometric plans meet code. Mr. Ports, the architect and Mr. Baum, a representative for Famous Daves came forward and presented a new lighting plan and landscape plan. The architect indicated the lighting had been lowered and the awnings will be opaque. He suggested the light fixtures under the awnings were to glow the walking area. Famous Dave's will not use the entire Chi Chi structure and will close off some areas of the building. There will be exterior renovations to eliminate the Chi Chi look. The exterior changes will include rustic colors the addition of stone, a new gable entry will be constructed similar to other Famous Dave's rustic type look. Cedar trim, a red metal roof, a significant amount of stone to the perimeter of the building will be added to break up the building mass. Site improvements will consist of redoing the landscaping to the Architectural Review Boards recommendations. The plantings will blend along Lorain Road consistent with 3