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Carnegie Management & Development Corporation, Parcel E: The proposal consists of approximately 211,000 square feet of multiple family housing which includes an 86,000 square foot garage and approximately 211,000 square feet of retail space spread over four (4) buildings and a below grade parking garage. Note: Structures have been relocated from the approved preliminary plan. The Planning Commission approved the preliminary land use on May 27, 2003. Board of Zoning Appeals granted variances on 12/4/04. Planning Commission addressed the proposal 9/23/03, 10/28/03, 11/25/03 and 4/27/04. The Architectural Review Board addressed the proposal on 11/19/03 & 4/21/04. Variances are required. Chairman Koeth called all interested parties forward to review the proposal. Mr. Berryhill with Carnegie Management, and Mr. Gilmore with Target Corporation, were present to review the proposal. Mr. Koeth reviewed that the board had a caucus meeting to review plans received at 4:30 p.m. which put them in a situation of not being able to adequately review the plans. The board would like to address the Target Store only. The remaining buildings will be discussed at Planning Commissions next meeting. The Building and Planning Departments have not had an opportunity to review the newly submitted plans and it is imperative that the two departments have time to review the plans so that they can accurately give their reports. In addition it seems that each time a set of plans are received there are multiple changes to them which no one has knowledge of prior to receiving the plans. Mr. Berryhill voiced his frustration over the outer buildings not being addressed. Mr. Gilmore reviewed the alterations that were made after meeting with the Architectural Review Board and Planning Commissions last meeting for the members. 1). The white walls now flank the western southerly area. 2). Size of Target sign has been reduced to 4- feet lettering. 3). Towers will now have metal roofing. 4). Cart storage area is now in the north east corner at the base of the north mounds. Cart storage will be screened with landscaping. 5). The 8-cart corals will resemble those at Wal-Mart and will be emptied each night. 6). Target's hours of operation will be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Board members requested the cart corals be shown on the plans in the parking lot as well as the landscaping that will buffer the cart storage area. The following residents were present: Mr. Schoulis President of Homeowners Association, Mrs. Diver Secretary of Homeowners Association, Mr. Poffenberger abutting neighbor, Mr. Gouker abutting neighbor, and Mr. Orlwski, a Resident. Residents voiced the following concerns: 1). The building still does not resemble the first plan, which the Target rep says they had no knowledge of the drawing to begin with. 2). They do not feel the applicants have been forthright with the City and residents as to what their true intent is. Plans continue to change with each and every plan submitted. 3). Residents want two entrances at Target not just one or move entrance to south west end. 4). Questioned why Target does not build two story buildings or have two entrances. 5). Residents do not want to here the noise from the carts being slammed around. 6). Carts should be stored inside grocery stores don't even store carts outdoors now. 7). Residents asked for copies of any plans for residents by applicants. Mr. Gilmore agreed to bring plans for residents. He voiced that no Target stores their carts indoors. The carts have metal frames with plastic body so they will not be noisy. The only Target stores which have two entrances are Target super stores. South entrance at this site would be too dangerous. The land volume does not warrant a two story store. Mr. Gilmore voiced that the proposed Target is one on the most elaborate stores in Ohio. 2