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wash and paint the graffiti wall. The fence is being remounted and fixed. The Law Department reviewed that the applicants received a use variance to rent the rear parking lot out for car storage. There were restrictions placed on the variance such as lighting, landscaping, fencing and hours of accessibility to the area. Mr. & Mrs. Schmitz neighbors voiced that they are happy with what the applicant is doing and glad to see an owner finally address landscaping and improving the site. His only concern is the location of the dumpster. They are concerned about the sounds of pickup trucks when the dumpster is being picked up. The board advised the applicant that he needed to be a good neighbor and make sure pickup times are adhered to. Mr. Hreha voiced that although he liked the applicant's improvements he is concerned that the last owner enclosed a canopy requiring a variance now a new owner is adding a canopy onto a non-conforming building requiring yet another variance. He feels that the commission should guard against any further encroachments in the future. T. Hreha moved to approve Laketec Communications of 27881 Lorain Road their request with the following contingencies: 1). Planning Comrnission recommends Board of Zoning Appeals grant the special permit and setlback variance as required. 2). The Engineering Departments requirements are to be met as noted in the memo dated March 29, 2004. 3). As noted the rear parking lot was granted a variance for storage of cars: 4). Applicant is to incorporate the Architectural Review Boards recommendations as written in their minutes. Roll call on the motion; R. Koeth, C. Allan, J. Lasko, T. Hreha and S. Hoff-Smith "YES" and M. Yager "NO". 2. Carnegie 1VIanagement & Development Corqoration, 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 12/4/03. Planning Commission addressed the proposal 9/23/03, 10/28/03 and 11/25/03. 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, Mr. Gilmore with Target Corporation, and Mr. Birkla with Flagerty Collins Property Management Company were present to review the proposal. Director's reports: Ms. Wenger reviewed that the applicants first came to the City in 2003 with preliminary plans; however since that time there have been many different submittals and meetings with City Officials working to improve the site. Planning Director Wenger reviewed the following changes; 1). Changes to Target Buildings: A). The entrance of Target was downsized to blend into the remaining sections of the building. B). Additional architectural elements were added to the west southerly section of the building to further breakup the massing. C). Applicants agreed to not exceed 4-foot lettering and the illuminated lettering will not be on once store is closed. D).The building is being constructed with brick and split-face block. However, applicants indicated that E.F.I.S. would only be used on the roof trim. E). New plans were submitted showing the perspective of the loading dock area. 2). Changes to buildings B, C, & D, on the site: A). Applicants have been asked to call out material & color details on their plans, which still need to be done. B). North face railing of buildings C& D, the Architectural Review Board asked for the railings to be broken up with solid elements. C). Applicants propose further changes to buildings B, C& D which they will review. 3). The general overall site: A). Traffic survey information received in the commissioner's packets will soon be finalized. B). The west access has been , eliminated as O.D.O.T. requested. C). Planning Director recommended that no landbank parking be designated along the buffering mounds and fencing. Once the mounding and fencing is in 2