November 29, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 45 . . OCBPProject Design Reviewed FROM PAGE 17 what it should be,” Mitrecic said. Recreation and Parks Director Tom Shuster interjected the department is already in discussions in how the multi-purpose room can be used throughout the off-season. McGean added between OCPD and OCBP there is about 3,000 square feet of storage the building will also be used for throughout the off-season. Councilwoman Margaret Pillas pointed out that while the OCBP could go with a building without covered porches, the design follows OCDC guidelines. “I look at it in a different way. I saw it as another anchored building for downtown … it enhances the downtown for people entering into town,” Pillas said. McGean agreed OCDC Downtown Design Standards call for covered porches. “We do want to follow what we make everyone else do,” he said. Mayor Rick Meehan agreed the town supports OCDCs guidelines that are used for residential and commercial properties in the downtown and the same should be used on public buildings. Councilman Dennis Dare listed several concerns over an abundance of entrance and exit points throughout the building regarding security, the lobby being too large to be used only as a directory and the elevation of the first floor should be further elevated above base flood elevation to avoid flooding during a storm surge in the downtown. “I think the first floor needs some more work,” Dare said. McGean explained the number of exterior doors was included to have the building be as efficient as possible. McGean furthered a city-wide controlled access will be added to the building where access is granted in certain doors with an employee ID card. “Height wise we will get what we can,” McGean said. “If you raise the entire building an additional two feet you wind up with losing area around the building because you have to put in ramps to access the elevator lobby but we will raise it up as much as we can from ground level.” McGean concluded the 245square-foot lobby along with other concerns will be “taken to heart.” “The lobby is quite intimidating, especially to walk in and not have anybody there” Council Secretary Mary Knight said. McGean reassured the council the conceptual design can be tweaked. “I hear you loud and clear,” he said. There was no action taken. The design will be revised to address council concerns and return for approval. Annual 1st WIN PRIZES: $1,000 WORTH OF GIFT CARDS AND GIFT BASKETS WILL BE GIVEN AWAY NO PURCHASE NECESSSARY ✡ ✡ ✮☛ ✌✮☛✡ ✌  SUNDAY, DEC. 8 11 A.M.-5 P.M. LOCAL HOL IDAY SHOPPING EVENT Kick Off Your Holiday Shopping With Colleagues, Family And Friends At The Jingle Bell Mingle Featuring Local Retailers Offering Great Deals And Discounts For Everyone On Your Christmas List From These Ocean City Stores ✛ Boardwalk & 412 South Atlantic Ave. 410-289-7011 Sterling Silver Chain 16” Or 18” ONLY $4 With Purchase Of Charm Or Pendant Huge Jewelry Clearance 2401 Philadelphia Ave. • 410-289-3311 All Clothing And Jewelry: Buy One At Regular Price And Get One For Half-Price!! 2805 Philadelphia Ave. • 410-289-1704 20% Off All Regular-Priced Merchandise, Free Gift Wrapping And Free Gift With Purchase 8001 Coastal Hwy. • 410-723-0391 25% Off All Winter Clothing 9301 Coastal Hwy. • 410-524-7037 10% Off All Gift Sets With Free Gift Wrapping 11805 Coastal Hwy. • 443-664-6261 10% Off All Christmas Toys 130th St. & Coastal Hwy. • 410-250-5100 25% Off All In-Stock, Non-Clearance Items Along With Free Local Delivery 13701 Coastal Hwy. • 410-250-2637 Scarves: 2 For $20 And 1/2-Price Jewelry 8203 Coastal Hwy. • 410-524-8202 Complimentary Wine Tasting Free 10% VIP Discount Cards VISIT ALL THESE PARTICIPATING STORES • PICK UP A SHOPPING CARD AT ANY STORE Each Store Will Stamp Your Card Drop Fully Completed Cards At Fresco’s, 8203 Coastal Hwy., Between 3 p.m. And 5:30 p.m. Prize Drawings Will Be Held At Fresco’s By 6 p.m. DONATE TO A LOCAL FOOD BANK: BRING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM TO TRUCK PARKED AT YOU’RE INVITED, 2805 PHILADELPHIA AVE., AND RECEIVE AN EXTRA TICKET FOR A $50 GIFT CARD AT DRAWING. You do not have to be present at drawing to win. All cards must be completely filled out to be eligible to win any of the prizes. Only one card per person. Must be 18 years or older to enter.