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actual spaces being eliminated and not adversely impacting the church. The senior housing project is a much needed service for the seniors of our city. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, to approve CMS12-18: St. Richard Church of 26855 Lorain their proposal to amend approved site plan including parking and access with the following conditions: 1. A few of the west parlcing spaces shall be marked restricted parking during school hours per the Fire Chief s recommendations. 2. The lot spit and consolidation shall be submitted. Roll call: Malone, Nader, Parry, Mahoney - yes; Bohlmann - no; motion passed 4-1. NEW BUSINESS CMS12-017: Burger King; 26270 Lorain Road Representatives: Michael Dauss, Dauss Architects; Michael Showalter Ms. Wenger said the project consists of building and site improvements to update the existing Burger King. Building changes include a small addition in the front, the drive through ordering station moved fi•om the north to the east side of the building away from neighboring residence and keeping the piclaip point along the west side of the building. The existing briclc will be painted, a new standing seam metal roof, Hardy Plank and tile at the entry and drive through windows added. The parlcing lot layout will be altered to have one-way traffic around the building. Lot dimensions malce the addition of green space challenging however, along the east and west there will be tlu•ee feet of yard and about five feet of yard added to the rear setback. The Canterbury curb cut will be improved with a small landscaped area at the northeast corner. The front of the site is being ei-dzanced by narrowing the drive, adding green space, narrowing parking and installing briclc pavers in the right of way. A special permit to add to a non- conforming building is required, as well as a number of variances which she reviewed. If the mounting heights of the light poles are lowered one foot, the locations of the lights are acceptable. Mr. McReynolds said relocation of the ordering station and new parlcing layout will be an improvement to the current conditions on the site. Mr. O'Malley reviewed noise ordinances in relation to the drive tluough. Mr. Dauss said the project is part of a national upgrade. There are currently over 7,500 stores in the US and this site is #368 and was built 43 years ago. The north elevation which abuts residents will have more green space and a 6 foot privacy fence which will be tapered down as installed to the east entrance. The lot is only 0.6 acre and the upgrade adds 14% more green space to the site. The two foot enlargement at the front is to meet ADA standards. The plan includes both interior and exterior improvements. The ordering board is being moved to help traffic flow throughout the site and provide better buffering to the northern resident. Mr. Malone appreciated the improvements. He said the plant schedule needed to be corrected and consistent with the drawing. The narrow green space in the east treelawn area should have the plantings spaced at 4 feet not 10 feet. The new location of the menu board shows mulch 3