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A -i the building; some of the masonry will be painted; and an additional air conditioning unit will be added on the roof. Mr. Walser stated the changes are mainly to improve the existing aesthetics. He agreed, uuder the city's direction, to screen off the new air canditioning unit. Mr. Ma.uning wondered if tlie building sigu cau be redesigned to conform with the code. W. Walser preferred to apply for a variance as this is the "5iational trade dress" for Enterprise-Rent-A-Car. Mr. Koeth noted the facia band on the south elevation will extend all the way across the windows. Mr. Walser advised this band will be black and wlute. Mr. Koeth believed the entire front facade becomes a sign. The inembers agreed this would become one enormous sign. Mr. Walser believed this illuiniuated facia band is more professional. W. Brennan recommended removing the band and iustalling the sign in the center of the building. Mr. Walser argued this sign presentation is in keeping with the corporate identification. He clarified this facility will be opened from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. - Weekdays; 9:00 A.M. to noon - Saturdays; and closed Sunday. Mr. Walser estimated they would employ two to four people. Mr. Breunan questioned where the dumpster will be located. Mr. Walser advised there will not be a dumpster on this property, but noted they are curreutly utilizing the dumpster on the bar's property next door. He believed, if that is not pennitted, Lazy Boy may be willuig to share their duinpster. Mr. Herbster advised Lazy Boy will be gone in a matter of 6 months. The members agreed to table the proposal uutil after the arclutectural review board has reviewed it. Mr. Manuing clarified the materials; lighting; landscaping; colors and aesthetics should be reviewed by the arclutectural review board. Upon retuiving to planning comunissiou, the meinbers would like Mr. Walser to confii7n: a dumpster site; the location and screeniug for the HVAC uiuts. Mr. Mauning wondered if Mr. Walser was willing to agree ou something that would ineet the requirements of the code. Mr. Walser requested a hearing before the board of zoning appeals for the signage. A. Marming motioned to refer the proposal to board of zoning appeals with the recommendation that the variances be granted with the following modifications: the phone number should be eliminated fiom all the sigus; parkiug space # 10 should be removed; the ground sign should be moved north to be in compliance with the setback requirements; the buildiug sign should be denied unless it is modified to conform with the city code. The proposal shall return to the commission with a lighting plan; site for a dumpster; and the HVAC units on the roof showing the screening; and the colors of materials. Mr. Walser wondered if he would be permitted to use the Lazy Boy property for the dumpster provided he can reach au agreemeut with the owner of the property. 1VIr. Manning Uelieved this would cause a problem if the owner of the property changes. Assistant Law Director Dubelko advised this is uot a zoning code issue, as this issue comes in if the owner is going to provide a dumpster the plauning commissiou has the authority to determine the location of that dumpster. Mr. Dubelko quoted fi-oin section 941.03, wluch provides if there is going to be a trash receptacle it must be in one location on the lot. He further advised provision 941.01 allows for curb pick-up at a fee of tlu•ee dollars per week, however the limited ainount of trash allowed is four twenty gallon coutainers. N1r. Dubellco did not believe that a trash receptacle is required, however, if the property is littered with trash they could get cited for littering. Mr. Walser wondered, facia baud would be cousidered a sigu if it were replaced with an awniug. Mr. Mauning advised if the awning is illuminated it is considered a sigu. The inotion was seconded Uy R. Koeth and unanimously approved. In the framing of the motion, it was clarified the proposal will be reviewed by the various boards and cotnmissions in the following order: board of zoning appeals, arclutectural review board, and then return to planuiug commission. 2) Twin Lakes Estates, property located between Lorain and Brad1ey Rds., West of Timber Trails Subdivisiou. Proposal to constiuct Siugle Family Cluster Development. Rezoning will be required.