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brick and EIFS. The existing service building will be stained to match the showroom and new EIFS banding will be installed around the top of the structure. A significant amount of green space has been maintained along the Lorain Road frontage. There will be two circular display pads which is fewer than what exists with the remaining area being lawn and landscaping. Several existing trees will be preserved. Landscaping will be provided to the west of the new building, which will be used for bioretention. Additional landscape islands and beds will be added around the buildings and the site will be irrigated. The fence along the west property line will be replaced with a 6-foot high solid fence consisting of wood or composite in a gray color. The northeast corner of the site shows pavement extended to the property line requiring landscaping to be removed and replaced on adjacent property, which requires owner permission. Concrete curbing is provided and asphalt will be repaired or replaced as necessary. New site lighting is provided with cut off fixtures, and a new masonry dumpster enclosure is shown in the northeast corner of the site. Due to the long and narrow shape of the parcel a number of variances are requested. The building encroaches on the west side building setback. Setback variances are required on the east, north and west sides of the property. Vehicle displays and storage violate the front building setback. The overall lighting average for the site looks within code, but the max-min ratio is exceeded as may the front row levels. The existing monument sign will remain, and six wall signs are proposed, one for each brand, the dealer and service center. The total square footage for wall signage exceeds allowable area by about 6 square feet therefore she believes the variances are warranted. Mr. DiFranco said brickscape is required along Lorain, as is both stormwater quantity and quality control. Applicants will need to work coordinate water connections to both buildings with the NOFD. The retaining wall along the east side of the service garage needs repair as does an existing catch basin grate near the fuel tank and the new wash bays require oil water separators. The proposed dumpster enclosure encroaches the rear building setback and a note on drawing SP-01 says new concrete apron is to be installed around trash enclosure but is not shown. Mr. Hrnchar said his family purchased the dealership in 2010 and the major renovations will enhance not only the site but the city as well. Mr. Martin said he has worked to design the site to meet Chrysler dealership standards. The new showroom will be brought forward towards Lorain 200 feet from where it currently sits. Moving the showroom forward provides space behind the building to decrease the number of vehicles stored along Lorain. The new showroom will be constructed using 4"x16" brick and the service building will be stained to match. The front and sides will be aluminum, glass and the fascia will be an EIFS band and house the wall signs. Mr. Rerlco questioned the placement of the pylon sign and Mr. Martin said it will remain in its current location. Mr. Malone said the planting materials, sizes and location fit the area however the bioretention plan needs to be updated to meet the new ODNR stormwater manual specifications. Ms. Nader asked about fence height and materials. Mr. Martin said they show 6 feet in height and would prefer a board on board style. Mr. Malone asked who owned the retaining wall as the survey shows the wall is owned by neighbors. Mr. Plautz said the neighbor owned the retaining wall which is encroaching onto his client's property. Mr. Malone said the retaining wall looked ready to fall. Mr. DiFranco said perhaps the issue could be addressed through property maintenance. Mr. O'Malley said the city is aware of ongoing property maintenance issues and the owner's lack of cooperation to address them. Ms. Wenger said the