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;? ? ' . CITY OF NORTH OLM5TED .. "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" ' _ - PLANNING COMMISSION - MINUTES - JULY 23, 2002 , IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS . 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: ' Acting Chairman Spalding called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. PRESENT: Vice Chairman; W. Spalding, Board Members; K. O'Rourke, T. Hreha, S. Asseff and C. Allan. ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director, B. O'Malley, Building Commissioner, D. Conway and Clerk of Commissions, D. Rote. ` . AB5ENT: Chairman R. Koeth and Board Member, J. Lasko. II. REVlEW AND CORRECTION OF NNaNUTE5: The Planning Commission minutes dated July 9, 2002 have been submitted for approval. W. Spalding motioned to approve the July 9, 2002 minutes as written. C. Allan seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. III. BUII.,DING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: Linder & Associates (Water Tower Square); 4998 Dover Center Road: Proposal consists of replacing existing building with a new 6,090 square foot building. Note: Planning Commission addressed this proposal June 25, 2002. Board of Zoning Appeals granted variances required July 10, 2002. The Architectural Review Board heard the proposal July 17, 2002. Acting Chairman Spalding called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Davison, the architect came forward to review tfie request. Mr. Davison reviewed the variances that were granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Architectural Review Boaxd requested that the Dover Center Road view be reworked to have better curb appeal. The architect added aluminum glass doors, more windows and a canopy. Lights have been added to enhance the appearance and a landscaping bed has been added to the Dover Center fagade. The trash area will be enclosed behind a garage door on the north side of the building. Mr. Spalding questioned if the entrances shown on the west and east elevations are for entrance and exit. Mr. Davison indicated that the four entrances would be used. At the request of the Architectural Review Board there will be a sidewalk placed around the building. Mr. Hreha questioned if split-face block was a form of masonry. Mr. Davison explained split-face block and the differences of the masonry bricks that would be used on the building. Mr. : Conway indicated that a new photometric plan would need to be submitted. Mr. Spalding questioned if the applicants could be approved, although the applicants need to return to the Architectural Review Board. Mr. O'Malley advised the board that as the Planning Commission requested, the Architectural Review Board reviewed the proposal. It would not be a good idea for the board to give final approval without the Architectural Review Boards final review. Mr. Spalding indicated that the board would table the proposal until Architectural Review Board has approved the proposal. Mr. Asseff commented that the board liked the changes on the new plans and the next time the applicant comes before the board the proposal would be very quick. W. Spalding motioned to Table Linder & Associates (Water Tower Square) of 4998 Dover Center Road until September 10, 2002. Before returning to the Planning Commission, the applicants will