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Dick's 'House of Sport' plan for Great Lakes Mall approved with bollard condition
Summary
Dick’s Sporting Goods presented a 'House of Sport' concept for the former Macy’s at Great Lakes Mall; commissioners raised design concerns and car‑safety questions, and the commission approved the architectural review with three conditions including installation of bollards around the outdoor fenced area.
Brian Thomas, speaking for Dick’s Sporting Goods, asked the Mentor Planning Commission on Dec. 4 for architectural approval to convert the former Macy’s at Great Lakes Mall into a new concept store called "House of Sport," describing a north elevation with glazing that would overlook an adjacent field, signage and plans for evening activity such as an ice rink.
Thomas said the design added glazing and varied materials to break up continuous EIFS and brick and to give patrons visual access to the field: "we are proposing to build our new concept, which we call House of Sport,…
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