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CMS13-04 Nissan Office Buildinm 30850 Lorain Road Representative: Sam Khouri Mr. Rerko recused himself from the Nissan discussion due to a conflict of interest. 1VIs. Wenger said the proposal is to remove all additions to the building and to covert the building into office space for Nissan. Although there will be no cars sold, vehicles will be stored onsite. Fencing will be replaced or repaired, new landscaping, limited pavement removal and curbing installed. Vehicle storage at the site will be within the required 75 foot building setback which requires a variance. Due to the unknown conditions of the building behind the additions, the applicants will address building modifications with a minor change or a plan amendment. Mr. Khouri said once the additions are removed the building will be patched to match existing colors and materials. The condition of the brick isn't known so elevations will be submitted after additions are removed. The existing parking lot will remain. New landscaping will be irrigated, new continuous curbing installed and parking lot resurfaced and striped. The rear fence will be replaced with a 6ft board on board fence and a 4ft fence will be installed along either side of the entrance drive around the east and west corners. Ms. Wenger asked if there would be any auto repairs or sales at the site or vehicle delivery trucks and Mr. Khouri said no sales would be made at the site and vehicle deliveries may be limited to registered dealerships. Mr. Malone said he liked the landscaping layout but didn't think it necessary to add additional landscaping to the west of the main entry other than grass in the expanded area. Along the back of the property he noted the rear fence is cedar and was falling. Mr. Khouri said the rear fence would be replaced with a 6ft board on board fence. Mr. Bohlmann said all wood trim on the building needs to either be repaired or replaced and painted. Mr. Schuler of Timber Trails asked where the detailing area is located and if heavy machinery is used. The proposed tree at the corner of Lorain and Hickory will block the west bound traffic view. He is concerned announcement systems will be used and vehicle alarms will be set off during the night without a means to contact owners. The existing cedar fence is 7 to 8 feet tall along the rear property line which residents preferred to be cleaned and stabilized versus a new fence. He asked about lighting and signage at the site. Neighbors would like to see elevations showing what the building will look like once it is completed. Mr. Malone said once additions are removed new plans will be submitted for approval. Ms. Hamdan requested all lighting be shielded to ensure abutting homes are buffered from the light. If any grading is made to the site it needs to slope away from the rear as abutting yards flood. Mr. Khouri said he is the property owner of and that Nissan will work out building details. Mr. Bohlmann said the site could not accommodate detailing and he would be against such a use at the site. Mr. Khouri said all lighting is preexisting and there is currently no speaker system at the site. The southwest plantings can be modified to ensure it doesn't block the view of traffic. Residents and Commission members preferred the cedar fence cleaned, resealed and stabilized with new fence posts and the applicarit agreed to this change. Mr. Schuler asked if signage would return with the building and Ms. Wenger said the building is entitled to two wa11 signs, one ground sign and would not be required to return if code compliant. Mr. Anderson said a rail and banister style fencing along the front may be more appropriate for the site. Mr. Malone said with mounding and landscaping the fence will not be seen. Commission members discussed style and visibility of