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decorative light fixtures. Some trees and plantings will remain, with new landscaping along both the Clague and Brookparlc Road frontage. The existing parking lot and lighting will not be altered and a new ground sign is proposed. Mr. Sampat said landscaping will mimic the neighboring site to make it a uniform entrance. The only parking lot work will be to seal and stripe the lot. Building changes include removing the shutters, adding and enlarging existing windows, replacing doors and adding crown molding along the top of the building. The proposed ground sign will match the ground sign on the southwest corner. Mr. Malone said he had no objections to the landscaping plan and noted a few corrections to the legend. A new plan showing plant code GHB, corrected to GJB and JH changed to JCH needs to be submitted. Mr. Bohlmann asked if sidewalks would be installed along frontages and noted the existing fence needed staining and repairing. Ms. Wenger said although curbing and sidewalks are not required by code for this alteration, the commission can recommend they be installed to match the neighboring site. Mr. Bohlmann asked if the lights under the overhang would be removed and continuous curbing added to the parking lot. Mr. Sampat said the lighting would be replaced with down lights but it was not their intent to add curbing to the parking lot. Mr. DiFranco said the site has two catch basins for water runoff and curbing is not required. Mr. Malone said he agreed that the catch basins are sufficient however he felt a sidewalk should be installed to match the one across the street. Ms. Nader said she agreed with installing sidewalks.lVlr. Sampat said the owner wouldn't mind installing the sidewalk but it would abruptly end and wouldn't be used. Mr. Schumann said if the sidewalk isn't installed now it would never be installed. Ms. Walker agreed the sidewalk and fence should be addressed. Milce Zenker asked if the city had any means to help the owner install the sidewallcs. Mr. Bohlmann said most cities that have sidewalk plans basically put the cost of the sidewalks on the property taxes. Mr. Malone said the proposed us is a vast improvement to the site and fits the existing use across the street. All commissioners felt the use variance was warranted. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Schumann, to recommend BZA grant a use variance for a dentist office in a Multiple Residence District for CMS14-04: Walters Dentistry of 4751 Clague Rd, which passed 6-0. Mr. Malone said the plan as shown is a vast improvement to the site and will be a benefit to the city. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Bohlmann, to approve CMS14-04: Walters Dentistry of 4751 Clague Rd subject to the Board of Zoning Appeals granting a use variance and conditioned upon the following: 1. A sidewalk will be installed the entire length of the property along Brookpark Road. 2. The existing board on board fence will be repaired and stained. 3. Soffit lighting will be flush mounted. 4. Landscape plan legend will be corrected. Motion passed 6-0. COMMLTNICATIONS Master Plan Update What's Next Workshop is at John Knox Church - May 13 at 7:00 pm. 1VIs. Wenger invited commissioners to attend the workshop which would be an interactive meeting. 2