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?- _ ? Mr. Orr said the existing building will be demolished and a new 1,840 sq. ft. office building built. He reviewed the building materials to be used on the building and said 51-1 shows the correct driveway to be installed and the light pole will have a 30 inch base. Some of the existing pine trees along the east property line are in poor condition and a few may need to be removed. He met with the neighboring office owner and reviewed which pines would be removed and assured him those that remain will be properly pruned and cared for. Landscaping will be irrigated and sufficient parking spaces are provided. Mr. Rerko asked why the parking area couldn't be moved to the back of the building and Mr. Orr said to be ADA compliant parking will remain in front of the building and noted landscaping was added to buffer the view of the area. Mr. Malone said the landscape plan is improved and he has no objections to pine trees being removed which seem to be in poor condition. Ms. Wenger said an agreement letter was submitted pertaining to an arrangement with Dover Builders for trash pickup however if for any reason in the future that agreement is not in place the applicant will need to return to address how they will remove their garbage from the site. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Rerko, to approve CMS15-3207 Blakeslee Office Bldg. of 29515 Lorain Rd which consists of demoing existing structure, building a new office building and site improvements with the following conditions: 1. The curti cut will be as shown on SL-1. 2. Any pine trees in poor condition are to be removed and remaining trees pruned. 3. The light pole will have a 30 inch base in accordance to code. 4. The trash screeriing material is to match the building. 5. Removal of trash/garbage will be handled in accordance to the agreement letter with Dover Builders. Any future change to the agreement will require administrative approval. Motion passed 4-0. CMS15-3560 McDonald's: 27322 Lorain Road Representative: Jim Ptacek of Larsen Architects Ms. Wenger said the project involves the reconfiguration of the existing drive through which was originally approved by City Council on June 18, 2013. However, with project delays, a one year extension was granted until June 18, 2015. As the property transfer is not yet complete, the applicant has returned to seek re-approval. The applicant has submitted the same plans which were originally approved by the Planning & Design Commission and City Council. Because the project involves changes to two properties, applications were submitted for the McDonald's parcel as well as the Water Tower Square property. Mr. Malone asked if the commission should address the project again prior to the required land be acquired. Ms. Wenger said both property owners have signed off on the application and no permits can be issued prior to the applicant providing documentation they are in control of the property in question. Mr. Russell said the list of variances provided are the same as those required and granted in June 2013. Mr. Ptacek said since the project came before the city in 2013 the owner has been trying to acquire the land needed to complete the drive through expansion. As the one year date is approaching they have returned to seek approval. The only modification to the plans is the