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w fence should be installed along the east property line to replace the chainlink fence. The commission wanted no vending machines outside the building and reduced window signage. Mrs. Meredith requested any damaged existing brick be replaced and all graffiti along the east side be removed. Benches, bike racks and trash receptacles should be shown on plans. Mr. Weiler with Drug Mart said that they would address these issues. Mrs. Meredith voiced a concern that the drive-through could endanger pedestrian traffic. The applicants did not believe that the drive- through would increase the amount of traffic at the site currently and estimate only 5 vehicles an hour at the most through the drive-through. J. Lasko moved to table Drug Mart of 24485 Lorain Road so the following information can be provided: 1). The architectural and landscaping recommendations are to be incorporated into a final set of plans. 2). A sign package submitted so recommendations on possible variances can be made. 3). Applicants are to address existing damaged brick which needs to be fixed and graffiti is to be removed from the east side of the building. 4). Commission requested applicants agreement to not have any vending machines outside their tiuilding. . 5). Address east property line and existing chain link fence. 6). Window glazing and amount of window signage clarified. R. Bohlmann seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. V. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Tattoo Faction LLC; 30584 Lorain Road: (WRD #) Proposal consists of the determination of similar use for body piercing in the General Retail Business District. Ms. Wenger reported that a similar proposal by this applicant for determination of similar use for a tattoo parlor was previously approved by the Planning and Design Commission and City Council. She reviewed Chapter 1123.10 for the standards which should be applied in the commission's determination: • Such use is not listed in any other classification of pernutted buildings or uses; • Such use is more appropriate and conforms to the basic characteristics of the district in which it is to be located than in any other district; • Such use does not create dangers to health and safety, and does not create offensive noise, vibration, dust, heat, smoke, odor, glare or other obj ectionable influences to an extent greater than normally resulting from other uses permitted in the same district; and • Such use does not create traffic to a greater extent than the other uses permitted in the same district. Mr. O'Malley cautioned the commission to avoid discussions pertaining to their personal likes and dislikes. The Ohio Revised Code tends to lump together tattooing and body piercing both of which are subj ect to extensive regulations by the State of Ohio and County Health provisions. They are a regulated licensed business and both are subject to all State licensing inspection laws. The applicants are asking the commission if the use fits into the General Retail Business District. Mr. Royer, the applicant's attorney, Mr. Wulff, the owner, and Ms. Zayas, the body piercing professional, addressed the commission. Mr. Royer reviewed that he and Mr. Wulff were before 4