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being used which should be changed to low growing bluebird juniper or another type of ground cover. Mr. Pan•y aslced where the HardiBoard and red tile would be used and Mr. Dauss said any of the black eleinents shown are painted HardiBoard and reviewed the location of the red tile. Mr. Parry asked what type of material would be used to screen the exposed condensing units on the roof and Mr. Dauss said they would buffer the mechanical equipment as code requires. Mr. Dauss said that the existing chainlink fence and guard rails were being removed and continuous concrete curbing installed and noted the dumpster enclosure would be enlarged to a 24 foot width to ensure both dumpsters are enclosed. Mr. Bohlmann asked if the utilities would be run underground and Mr. Dauss said they have requested they be moved underground and noted the light mount heights would meet code. Ms. Nader asked if the oil receptacle would be relocated indoors and if the landscaping would be irrigated as required by code. Mr. Showalter said the outdoor grease container would be moved inside the building. Ms. Nader questioned the size of the front parking spaces and Mr. McReynolds said parking met code. Mr. Parry asked if the LED band shown around three sides of the building would be a message board or just a light band. Mr. Dauss said the LED band is a decorative light. The landscaping will be irrigated as required by code and they would screen the mechanical units. Mr. Nowak said his home abuts a commercial site across the street and said the northern fence should be vinyl instead of board on board. He thanlced the owner for being a good neighbor and updating his site. Ms. Boruieau aslced what assurances the neighbors had that construction isn't going to start at 5 am each morning. Mr. McReynolds advised residents to contact the building department when they notice maintenance issues or any other site violations at commercial sites. Mi•. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, to recommend the BZA grant C1VIS12-017: Burger King of 26270 Lorain Road variances as written based upon the improvements which will enhance the site as well as the Canterbury neighborhood, which passed 5-0. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Ms. Nader, to approve the proposal for CMS12-017: Burger King of 26270 Lorain Road for exterior building renovations and site improvements contingent upon the following conditions: 1. The 6 foot fence to be installed will be metal or vinyl brown or bronze and approved administratively 2. Irrigation will be installed 3. Utilities will be run underground 4. Include parapet walls on a114 sides of the roof to screen roof top mechanical equipment. 5. Elevation plans will be labeled in accordance with the applicant's presentation of materials 6. Light poles will be lowered to be code compliant 7. Landscaping recommendations by landscaper are to be followed 8. The existing grease eontainer will be relocated within the building Motion passed 5-0. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the absences of Melissa Meredith and Don Rerko were excused and the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. 4