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' ,. that the commission would be hard pressed to ma.ke recommendations without the proper assistance of their staff based on plans just received. He recommended the commission table the matter. Mr. Lasko advised that the applicant needed to cut down the amount of variances being sought. Mr. Kalina said that the north signs should not be part of the package as they are not visible from any other property in North Olmsted therefore they are not signs according to North Olmsted city codes. Mr. Lasko stated that he would not argue or debate the matter and suggested the applicants work their issues out prior to returning before the commission. J. Lasko moved to table N. O. Town Center of 24954 Brookpark Rd Building D master sign plan pending further consideration and discussion by the applicant and the appropriate city officials. M. Meredith seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. V. NEW BUSINESS: 1. John Knox Church; 25200 Lorain Rd (WRD # 1) Proposal consists of additional parking & new entryway. Note: Conditional Use permit required Ms. Wenger reported the proposal consisted of additional parking and remodeled entryway. The church's need for additional parking along the front of the building nearest an entryway results in the loss of several trees. However the applicant's plans show new landscaping and existing grading which reduces the visual unpact of the front parking from Lorain Road. Minor modifications are scheduled for the south elevation to emphasize the entryway as a main entrance to the facility. A conditional use permit is required and the Commission should evaluate the criteria under chapter 1118 and submit a report of findings to Council. Mr. Conway requested approval be conditioned upon the lighting plan meeting city code requirements. Mr. Collins advised that the applicants were required to consolidate their lots and the proposed mound along the eastern property line should be pulled inward to the west closer to the drive to ensure the mound remains on their own properiy. Standard engineering plans pertaining to engineering requirements are required. Mr. Serne with Gaede Serne Architects was present to review the proposal. Mr. Serne provided a new photometric plan which was to have an average reading of 3.22 foot candles therefore they would be below code requirements. Fifty four parking spaces are to be added along the front of the church. There will also be a new south landscaped entryway into the church. There is a landscape island between the parking rows which will have trees but they do not want to block the view of the church from Lorain Road. The entryway will include two decorative pole lights, stamped concrete pavers and landscape beds. The new entrance will match the existing west side entrance both in colors and materials on the church. The grade of the slope to the building from the,new parking lot is a 1.25 % difference. Mr. Malone reviewed that the grade steps down towards the church so the parking lot will not be visible from Lorain Road. The island area between the parking rows should have additional landscaping added. The plant selection and placement for the new entryway is acceptable but he requests all trees be planted a minimum of 2-inch caliper. There should be bollard landscape lighting along the walking paths. He noted that irrigation was not provided but felt that the method of maintaining the landscaping currently would be sufficient. Mr. Rerko and Mr. Malone agreed that there should be a row of flowering shrubs or burning bushes south of the parking area. 2