Mr. Jeff Samuelson addressed City Council on behalf of Russell Wealth Management and thanked them for their time. He also thanked Mr. Weiskircher and city staff for working with the Russell Wealth Management team throughout this entire process. He introduced the Russell Wealth Management Team. He shared that as a kid, he often drove through Oakwood and admired the beautiful architecture, which encouraged him to become an architect.

Mr. Lynn Wyrick, an architect with Glaserworks, approached and reiterated the fact that all involved were happy to be working on this project in Oakwood. He stated that when they got started with this project they had three goals: 1.) Function, including the needs of Russell Wealth Management; 2.) Maintaining the character of the site; and, 3.) Mediation between the scale of the Sugar Camp buildings to the west and the newer homes in Pointe Oakwood to the east.

Mr. Wyrick referenced a PowerPoint presentation with renderings of current conditions. He stated that the intent with regard to landscaping is to preserve mature trees, remove dead trees and keep larger scale plantings away from the entrance to the site. He stated that typical plans do not look natural and they tried to do better than that with year-round color, effective screening and providing a mixture of trees. The intent was to create a natural looking screening with various layers of trees rather than a wall of trees. Mr. Wyrick added that there are retaining walls which they intend to soften with vegetation and vines. Landscaping was introduced in the parking lot to mitigate the parking lot feel. In terms of grading, he stated that W. Schantz Avenue is a few feet lower than their site and he presented a slide of a site plan in which they intend to mediate the scale and elevations.

In terms of materials, Mr. Wyrick stated that in developing this building they wanted to acknowledge existing buildings and homes and do something similar with the new building. Limestone and metal materials are planned for the building. The plan is to bridge contemporary and traditional styles as well as residential and commercial uses. Mr. Wyrick stated that much time was spent on developing a building to complement the scale and design of existing homes near the site and showed several slides depicting various views of the design.

Mr. Stephens asked if there will be grass on the hill.

Mr. Wyrick answered yes.

Mr. Stephens asked if either of the signs will be illuminated.

Mr. Wyrick stated that the sign facing west, towards Sugar Camp will be, but not the one facing east, consistent with the recommendation from the Planning Commission.

Mr. Stephens said that with the hill being close to the parking lot, he asked what is being done to prevent water from running off down the hill toward Pointe Oakwood.

Mr. Wyrick stated that the stormwater will be drained in the other direction. The water will flow into the existing storm sewer systems.

Mr. Matt Arnovitz, realtor for Russell Wealth Management, stated that his team began searching for potential sites approximately 18 months ago and once they found the Sugar Camp site, it was the preferred location. He shared that being a member of the Beth Abraham Synagogue Board, he presented this proposed application to the Board and it was well received and members of the Board were excited for the proposed development.

Mr. Kevin Jones, 215 Pointe Oakwood Way, shared that he lives in the last house at the top of the hill and he would be the one most impacted by the proposed building. He reviewed the plans and was very impressed. He fully supports the application and believes that it will be a fantastic addition to Sugar Camp and to the city of Oakwood.

Mrs. Barbara Cerny, 201 Maysfield Road, shared that she is the spokeswoman for 66 neighbors in Hatcher Hills who signed a petition and oppose construction of the building proposed in this application. She said that people live in Oakwood for different reasons, but they look to move here because of the way the city looks and feels. City Council spoke about doing things in collaboration with citizens, but no one spoke to the residents in Hatcher Hills. This group wants to preserve the beauty, the architectural integrity and the historic nature that is in Oakwood. The 2004 Comprehensive Plan talks about making sure that all architecture is compatible with the