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Council Minutes of 5/16/2006 ,,,~ the right-of--way to simulate brick along the north side of the plaza. The plaza has ,,,~ nine access drives. The proposal shows elimination of two drives for a new total of seven-two on Lorain Road and five on Great Northern Blvd. The applicant proposed to remove a substantial number of existing signs as there is quite a bit of sign clutter in that area. Many of the existing pole signs will be removed and those that remain will be removed once the tenant's lease options expire, but that could take unti12017. The following eleven signs will be removed: Dick's; Pro Care; all ingress and egress signs; two Olmsted Plaza pole signs, one of which is on Lorain Road; a vacant pole sign. Signs that will remain on the site include Ohio Savings, David's $ridal, National City and Firestone. The BordersJPetiand sign is under negotiation. Three ground signs will replace those being removed, one sign on Brookpark and two on Great Northern Blvd. The a~licant continues to work with the tenants to deal with those signage issues. Councilman Orlowski expressed concern about the drainage along Brookpark Road for purposes of maintenance and suggested that culverting and grading be undertaken to allow for easier maintenance. Additionally, he was concerned about garbage dumpsters not being enclosed or enclosures that were not being used. He expressed concern about the condition of the right-of--way along Lorain and the fact that the retaining wall was not being maintained. All of those matters, as indicated by the representative, would be brought under review. The drainage system was directed toward the administration for its consideration. The committee recommended by a vote of 2-0 to approve subject to the recommendations of the boards and commissions. Councilman Gareau moved to approve the proposal for Olmsted Plaza, subject to the recommendations of the boards and commissions. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. • Fifth Third Bank, 28856 - 28890 Lorain Road. The proposal consists of demolishing structures on two neighboring properties and constructing a new bank facility. The two structures are residential structures. The project is located on the north side of Lorain Road in the vicinity of just east of where Crocker/Steams will be coming through, next to the Boss Office Park. The building is a Western Reserve style constructed of red brick with white gable accents. Mechanical units are located behind the building in an area screened by a brick wall. This is a prototype building that can be seen in other communities. The landscaping plan shows planting areas around the building aril in other groupings around the perimeter of the parking area. The applicaa~t provided a tree survey and is incor~rating existing trees which are mature growth into the landscape plan, and it includes two specimen trees in the front setback area to be preserved. Landscape irrigation is proposed as required.; however, it will terminate to the rear of the back parking area and will not continue all the way to the property line. One driveway is proposed to reduce unnecessary curb cuts onto Lorain Road. Brick pavers are proposed to be installed in the right-of-way. Variances were granted for light on the site since increased lighting at a bank is important, and there are ATM transactions going on at various times of the day. For pole lights, full cut off fixtures will be used and shields will be added to all rear light fixtures to reduce or eliminate the light spill. A lot consolidation plat is required before permits are issued. The committee recommended 2-0 subject to 8 »~~;~,