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• ?f . ? • Mr. Malone noted different pond locations on sheet SD-1 and sheet SE-l. Mr. Sampat said SD-1 was accurate. Mr. Malone said the northeast corner 18 inch oak tree could be saved, if properly pruned, and asked if the tree survey showed all trees on the site. Mr. Sampat said he only noted trees of a large caliper. Mr. Malone also requested the red maple northeast of the pond kept and measures taken to save the tree during construction. The existing ash trees should comply with Ohio Department of Natural Resources recommendations that all ash trees should be removed to prevent emerald ash borer. Therefore all ash trees are to be replaced one for one with either Red Maple, Oaks, or Callery Pears and planted at a minimum 2%z caliper. Ms. Wenger reviewed that the commission previously recommended variance requests 1& 4 be approved therefore recommendations were only needed for variances 2, 3 and 5. Variance 2 she believed was to separate parking areas and building walls to ensure noise volumes are kept at bay from tenants living on a first floor of a mix use building. Therefore the requirement is really not relevant to the current request. Mr. Bohlmann reminded the commission the applicant agreed to add an additional 6-foot buffer which may decrease or eliminate the variance. Ms. Wenger suggested making the recommendation to grant the 30 foot variance so the applicant is covered up to 30 feet. Mr. O'Malley reminded the applicant that any changes which were agreed to would be required to be resubmitted on an updated set of plans to the building department prior to going to BZD. Mr. Bohlmann questioned the draining of the stormwater and if the proposed size was sufficient. Mr. Collins suggested that if the pond was installed according to city code and a hydraulic calculation for the existing ditch was submitted there shouldn't be issues of upstream flooding. Councilman Orlowski said that he was against a dental office being allowed in a residential area. Isn't a fence required around the entire detention area? Why is a ground sign being allowed in a residential neighborhood? The minimum parking spaces are 15 and applicants show 23 which will bring additional traffic to the area. Ms. Wenger reviewed that the site is zoned multiple family residential district which allows ground signs. Fencing is required around retention not detention ponds therefore the proposed fencing is adequate. Mr. Cotner questioned the location of the dental office. Dr. Walter said his practice had been in North Olmsted for 30 years and due to dental office layout requirements the proposed location was the best. Mr. Rerko believe a residential home wouldn't do well on the corner lot as it abuts I-480 and Brookpark; the proposed use is a good transition to the abutting buildings. J. Lasko moved to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant Walters Advanced Dentistry of 4780 Clague Rd a 30 foot variance for parking area & driveway-to walls of main building for the reason that the section of the codified ordinance is not relevant to the proposal as it was designed for a different use, the access to the building is being shared to minimize the traffic impact of the area and the applicant is willing to modify the handicap space layout to add additional landscaping. G. Malone seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. J. Lasko moved to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant Walters Advanced Dentistry of 4780 Clague Rd a 10 foot variance for parking area to side lot line, as it does not relate to the intended use of the site and the two existing curb-cuts are being removed and a driveway easement being sought to lesson the impact of the development to the area. G. Malone seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. J. Lasko moved to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant Walters Advanced Dentistry of 4780 Clague Rd a variance for 2 wall signs. The recommendation is based on the design of the wall signs which will be non illuminated and carved stone which adds to the 4