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. ? Proposal to construct two additions and renovate exterior of building. Referral to board of zoning appeals required for special permit. Mr. Matakovich, architect, preseuted plans for two minor additions to the rear of the building and the exterior renovation of the front of tlie buildings. These plaus have been modified from what was presented previously (during the Saturn presentation) since they now meet the Toyota Image, USA Design Standards. The exterior material will be Dryvit, as proposed before. Mr. Frye, operating partner in the dealership, advised that these additions are not decreasing parking,,they are actually in dead areas between previously constructed additions. The additions will expand their parts department somewhat and expand their collision repair facility. The parts department will be 16 by 45 foot and the collision area will be 22 by 72 feet. There will be a complete renovation to the front of the building, new glass, new doors, and it will mirror the Saturn building that was done several months ago. The colors will be similar. There will be new signs with illuminated letters, but the Building Department has uot seen the sign proposal, so they have not calculated if the sigus meet code. Chairman Tallon asked if they would soften the red colors so it is not so bright and use a flat paint instead of a gloss. Mr. Herbster questioned if the used car lot to the east was 75 foot back and wondered if it did not have to conform to code since the existing building is being modified. The developers stated that the landscaping, display pods, and parking area were approved with the approval of the Saturn Building. Chainnau Tallon agreed that this was all done before. He also asked that the signs should conform when the signage plan is presented. Dtuiug the framing of the motion, it was clarified that this could go to architectural review board on April 16th, and board of zoning appeals on May lst and did not have to return to planniug commission. R. Tallon moved to refer the Swinyside Toyota, 26980 Lorain Road, proposal to construct two additions and renovate exterior of building to the board of zoning appeals for a special permit and recommend that the special permit be given based on the plans that have been presented, and with the condition that the red sign be muted and the red paint will be a dull or matte finish, and that the signage must conform to the Zoning Code. The motion was seconded by T. Brennan, and unanimously approved. R Tallon moved to approve the Toyota with the stipulations that the red sign be muted; the red paint will be a dull or matte finish, and that the signage must conform to the Zoning Code, and to forward to the architectural review board, after which it could go to the board of zoning appeals. The motion was seconded by T. Brennan, and unaniinously approved. 4) Metro Park Builders Office Retail Buildings, 24319-24345 Lorain Road. (formerly VFW and Aquarium properties). Proposal to construct two buildings in two phases. Refenal to board of zoning appeals may be requ.ired. . Mr. Potz, builder, presented the plans and pictures of the surrounding properties. He explained that they may be doing phase 2 first (the building in the rear), in order to keep the VFW in operation. Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk advised that several variances would be needed: only one drive is shown, but planning commission could allow a single drive; continuous concrete curbs are required around the parking lot; the drive is not at a 90 degree angle to Lorain Road; and the load.ing zone is blocking parking spaces. However, all. of these variances could be eliminated if the plans are redrawn to conform. The members questioned the proximity of the VFW bar to the schooL Mr. Pot2 stated that the school was way on the other side of the property. A resident in the audience, who wa., present for another issue, advised that she had an aerial view that included this property. Mr. Herbster . 6