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required for the southern property line; code requires ten feet and the applicant shows zero feet. A five-foot parking setback variance is required for the eastern property line; code requires ten feet and the applicant shows five feet. The applicant is proposing 14 spaces where code requires 20. An additional 12 vehicles could be accommodated at the pump islands. If the Commission believes it to be appropriate, these spaces can be included to meet the code requirement. All lighting is code-compliant as shown. The applicant has submitted revised sign information since the initial application materials were received. The applicant proposes the installation of one wall sign on the west elevation directly above the main entrance. This sign is code-compliant. Three canopy signs are proposed on the gas island canopy. The proposed signage will require a variance for sign quantity; one sign is permitted and three are shown. Additional variances are required permitting sign extension above the top of the canopy and projection from the canopy. An existing ground sign currently exists on the site and will remain. Mr. Turner reviewed the project. He felt that there was limited space south of the building so they were unable to accommodate much parking on that side. The existing sign on the corner will remain. A spandrel glass window has been added on the north side of the building. The existing yard lights will be relocated. The current LED lights in the canopy will be replaced with new fixtures. Mr. Rerko clarified that the north window will be the only one with spandrel glass. The gutters will be connected underground to the storm sewer. The cooler condensers will be located behind the dumpster. Mr. Rerko was concerned that light pole #6 shown on the north elevation would be distracting if someone was driving around the corner. Mr. Turner proposed moving the fixture ten feet into the lot to prevent light from spilling into the street. Mr. Rerko stated that he liked proposed sign and had no comments on the parking. Mr. Malone agreed with the variance for signage. He wanted to see more extensive landscaping in the plans. He suggested more plants, with a mix of flowering deciduous plants, evergreens and plants that will be visible in the winter. The quantity of plants in the eastern landscape bed should be doubled. The bed along Great Northern Boulevard is the best and can be mimicked in the central area. These landscaping changes can be approved administratively. Ms. Nader pointed out the spillage onto the neighbor's property along the western boundary. She agreed with Mr. Rerko about moving the light pole south. Ms. Nader believed the canopy parking area can be included in the calculations so a variance would not be needed. She confirmed with Mr. Turner that a limestone cap will be installed on the dumpster enclosure. Mark Weston, NOFD, wanted fencing installed along the southeast corner of the property due to accidents involving the neighboring retaining wall. Discussion about the fencing and where it should stop. Mr. Malone suggested extending the fencing two parking spaces along the southern property line and end by the neighbor's property. The fencing will be board on board and will be six feet tall. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Rerko, to recommend the following variances for approva117-7888; True North; 25199 Lorain Road: 1. 10 ft. variance for southern property line parking setback, code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 0 ft. 2. 5 ft. variance along the eastern property line, code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 5 ft.