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.I Currently, they have purchased 2 homes that are north of the existing bank building. Those homes will be razed and the grade leveled to match the existing lot. There is one home that still needs to be purchased and demolished. The sale of this home is contingent on development plan approval. Mr. Montgomery said that he met with the Planning Director, John Crook, and Mark Yager to review the design of the buildings. He reviewed the changes that had been made as a result of these meetings including more variations in height of brick and stone, canopies, and building . elements. T'he colors of the canopies will be blue, green and burgundy depending on the tenant's choice to create that individual look. Chairman Zergott asked what type of building material would be on the west side of the building. Mr. Montgomery stated it would be split face and textured block. In lieu of landscaping, a decorative brick and aluminum fence will run along the perimeter of Clague and Lorain Roads. Decorative lights will be installed in the medallions in the brick piers, which will be flush with the brick. There will be security lighting on the west side of the building near Waldo's Nursery. The area between Waldo's and the existing building will need to be cleaned up. The retaining wall proposed will be standard curb height which is 6". Chairman Zergott asked about the landscaping on the north side of the building. Mr. Montgomery indicated that this side will not be viewable to the street, but is located next to the church. The landscaping will act as a buffer. Planning Director Wenger indicated that more effort should be devoted to enhancing the entry way off of Clague Road. Chairman Zergott said that they had chosen poor plant material and suggested that a more knowledgeable landscaper revise the plan with deciduous trees and more evergreens which would lessen the maintenance involved and offer year-round landscaping. Mr. Montgomery indicated that the architect firm designed the landscaping plan. Chairman Zergott said he would review the plans once a professional redesigns it. It was suggested that heavier landscaping be placed around the dumpster to further conceal it from the church. J. Nader asked if the applicant could complete the application sheet again with more detail, indicating colors, materials, etc. T. Rymarczyk provided Mr. Montgomery with master sign requirements and asked him to review it and be prepared for the next meeting. Mr. Montgomery indicated that the signage will be in relation to the square foot of the unit. Also, he will take into consideration the height of the sign. T. Rymarczyk told him that the September 15'h letter from Building Commissioner failed to say they needed a variance for the width of the north drive aisle. The code requires 22 feet, however, he said that could possibly be reduced if the parking spaces were angled and if the landscaped area was reduced from 22' to 15'. Mr. Montgomery is to bring in revised site plans Friday 9/24/04. J. Nader moved to approve the proposal with the following modifications: 1) North side parking lot change to angled parking. , 2) Increase the width of the drive lane and reduce the landscape buffer to 15 feet. 3