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system including the expansion joints. Mr. Rerko said that as the stucco system is a higher guality than EIFS it would be acceptable. The mechanical units need to be no larger than what is currently on the site now as to not be visible. He objects to the larger signs as what is currently at;the site is sufficient. Mr. Pinter advised the units would be replaced with similar size systems aiid?will be below the parapet wall. I?1`r:1Vlalone liked the overall plant selection and placement. There is a discrepancy between the legend and plants on the plan. He questioned if the existing plantings including perennials were scheduled to be reused. Mr. Pinter said most of the existing trees will remain but all other planfings will be removed. Mr. Malone requested all islands be consistent with the island around the' building by matching the Stella D'Oro lilies, Litiope (lily turfl throughout all islands in lieu of the proposed turf grass. The proposed crabapple trees should be a minimum of 2 inch caliper. He noted the irrigation system was only installed around the building and did not include the 'islands. Mr. Conway advised that any area being redeveloped can be required to be irrigated or the b.oard can approve a mobile irrigation system if they feel it is appropriate. Mr. Pinter said there is a facility manager for the bank but was not sure how the landscaping is maintained. Mr. Malone said due to the state of the existing plants the irrigation system will be required tliroughout the entire site including all beds. Mr. Pinter said the entire site will be irrigated. N1r:;l;asko objected to the amount of window and other signage, which is not defined as signage. Tlierefore the proposed number and larger sized signs are not warranted. He questioned if the bank would be willing to remove the non-signs. Mr. Pinter said Key Bank always wants to have ctarification as to what is taking place and using them keeps their clients informed. Mr. 1VIalioney did not object to them as they are not used to attract or draw customers off the street but iised to inform those at the site. Mrs. Meredith agreed that she did not obj ect to the. interior signs? however she did object to the size of the new wall signs shown. The commissiori felt that tli'reewall signs were warranted but should meet the total square footage allowed by code. Mr. Piriter said the increase in size is due to the new letter sets which spreads the signs outward but the overall height is the same. He can decrease the size of the wall signs as long as they were not le'ss;than what is currently on the building. Mr. Lasko felt the proposal was an improvement to tlie site, but that the amount of non-signs diminishes the plan. J,;Lasko moved to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant Key Bank of 26380 Great Northern Shopping Center their request for 2 additional wall signs (north, south & west). The commission's recommendation is based upon the applicant's willingness to not exceed their permitted 96 square feet of total signage. G. Malone seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. J;? Lasko moved to approve the proposal for Key Bank of 26380 Great Northern Shopping Cen?ter which consists of faqade renovations and site improvements as submitted with the folloWing conditions: 1). City Engineer's requests are to be shown on a final set of plans. 2):13 1'VIr.. Malone's landscaping and irrigation recommendations are to be incorporated and shown on new landscaping plan. 3). The HVAC mechanical systems are to be sized so that when installed they will not be visible or higher than the parapet as shown in plans submitted at meeting 7/25/07. D. Rerko seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. 2. Bruegger's Bagels; 27045 Lorain Road: (WRD # 4) P'r.oposal consists of minor modification to exterior. Note: Variances are required `for'parking arid possibly for signage. 2