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Ms. Hoff-Smith is not concerned as much with the back of the building; however, she feels that the east elevation will be so exposed and a better job could be done. Mr. Koeth asked if fake windows could be put on the east elevation. Mr. Morand said there is a 5-6' continuous hedge along the drive through lane that will reduce the amount of EIFS that is seen from Lorain Road. Mr. Bohlmann suggested taking paneling down to the end, however, Mr. Morand said this signifies where the drive through ends and would make wall look unbalanced. Mr. Lasko was concerned if canopies to fake windows were added to the east elevation that oversize vehicles could ripped them off. He recommended adding more stone to the east elevation. Ms. Wenger suggested that the wall could be broken up using landscaping in the drive thru island. Some hedges could be replaced with taller trees. Ms. Wenger said that the stone elements are focal points of the building and asked what reasoning the Commission would have for highlighting the back of the building. Chairman Koeth requested samples of all building materials and advised the applicant to improve the east elevation. Ms. Wenger requested from the applicant that a revised landscaped plan was submitted and indicated that ARB requested more evergreens, as well as looking into a replacement tree. The Commission discussed Dairy Queen's variance requests. Ms. Wenger suggested the parking variance could be eliminated by showing angled landbanked parking in the one way aisle to the east of the drive thru aisle. This would not require reconfiguration of the parking lot. The applicant agreed to make this change. Variance for more than one wall sign, applicant shows two. Ms. Hoff-Smith and Mr. Spalding feel two are necessary due to how the building is situated and said the Grill and Chill was removed on the east elevation. Mr. Bohlmann disagrees and feels a ground sign is sufficient. Ms. Wenger said she thought the Commission had previously said that they felt two wall signs were acceptable. Mr. Lasko agreed the applicant showed what the Commission asked for. On the north elevation, a 2 1/2' variance for a wall sign higher than code permits; sign is 61/2'. The sign is double stacked, which increases the height. The Commission felt that the applicant should meet code given proximity to Lorain Road. Variance for two additional ground signs, code permits one, applicant shows three. The Commission felt the additional ground signs were reasonable. Variances for ground signs in too close proximity, 200 feet of separation is required. Mr. Rymarczyk said the menu board is 2' away from the preview board and does not see the need for it. Mr. Romp said the preview board will be in the new landscaped area on the east side as you approach the drive through area. The applicant said the preview sign will only be visible for people who are using the drive through. Ms. Wenger informed the applicant if he shows the preview board sign in relation to the landscape plan and this will give the Commission a better understanding of the location. 3