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Council Minutes of 8/17/2004 at that point. However, some additional landscaping features were added, which will make the project look better than it does. With that, the committee unanimously recommended approval subject to the recommendations of the boards and commissions. Councilman Gareau moved that Council approve the Pepper Joe's project subject to all the recommendations of the boards and commissions and the committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nashar. (Councilman Nashar asked that it be noted there is not enough room on the property for large Fire Department equipment to have access. The owner of the property understood that, and it should be noted in the record.) The motion passed unanimously. • Famous Dave's Barbecue, 28410 Great Northern Plaza, formerly the Chi Chi's building. Dave Portus and Elliot Baum presented an exterior renovation of the building. It consists of painted stucco and stone exterior modifications along with a standing seam roof and some wood siding at entrances. The presentation was a very attractive building which will be a nice addition to the area. There was some reluctance on their part to do extensive exterior modifications, but with the guidance of our Planning Director, they realized the benefit of establishing their own identity rather than the distinctive architectural features of the old Chi Chi's building. Mr. Baum explained this would be the most expensive Famous Dave's Barbecue of the over one hundred franchises that they own. There will also be additional new awnings and there will be lighting modifications. We are still waiting on a lighting submittal. Significam landscape enhancements are contemplated and incorporated in the design. Planning Director Wenger noted that the Planning Commission approved the project with the condition that the lighting levels must meet the city requirements, and fixtures would be consistent with adjacent parcels. There was originally some rope lighting which had been incorporated that was taken out. The canopies will not be internally illuminated. Mr. Jesse noted that the canopy as constructed over the entryway, the steel seam roof, did not incorporate snow-stops. There's a significant peak right above the doorway on the sidewalk. This design may cause snow to fall on someone walking in the door. With that discussion, the snow-stops were incorporated into the project. Extensive landscaping will be added along Brookpark Road, including additional trees, perennials, day lilies. The landscaping is going to be designed to continue to bloom throughout the course of the year for color. It should be noted the dumpster area is going to be within the enclosed building. The committee unanimously recommended approval of Famous Dave's Barbecue subject to the recommendations of the boards and commissions and further subject to the installation of a snow-stop system. Councilman Gareau moved that Council approve the renovation project for Famous Dave's Barbecue subject to the recommendations of all the boards and commissions and to the installation of a snow-stop system. The motion was seconded by Councilman McKay and passed unanimously. • Ordinance 2004-119, an ordinance amending Section 1345.01 and 1345.02 of the Building Code to exclude landscaping features from permit and fencing requirements in Section 1345.01 and 1345.02 and declaring an emergency. It was brought to the attention of the Mayor that there have been several variances requested by residents who wish to install small ponds in their backyards. The code as currently written would require fencing around such ponds, and it does not give a lot of discretion to the Building Commissioner to allow for variances in that area. Many residents then