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Mr. Moreno said the new Lotus dealership and North Olmsted Performance (car customization division) building will be 4,100 square feet. The EIFS finishing system will be changed to masonry with stucco around the base of the building and painted to match the EIFS. They will reinove the first parlcing space and display area and use brick pavers in lieu of stamped concrete. The reason for the front setbaclc variance is due to the riparian and landscape requirements. Mr. Rerlco requested material samples and a color rendering. Mr. Broolcer said the building inaterials are split-face block and EIFS with a color palette of darlc green, medium gray and a light color. The east elevation is painted split-face bloclc only, west elevation is painted bloclc and EIFS, as is south elevation which includes painted overhead steel doors. The north/front elevation is painted split-face bloclc, EIFS and glass walls. Mr. O'Malley cautioned that that BZD frowned upon buildings which were constructed mainly of EIFS and encouraged the commission to address the amount of EIFS used. Mrs. Meredith agreed with Mr. O'Malley's reference to the amount of EIFS used and recommended minimal amount of EIFS use on the building. Mr. Moreno said most of the building is block and they would use stucco at the base of the EIFS portions. Mr. Malone said he preferred briclc pavers as well and noted the landscape plan was consistent with the Mercedes Porsche plan. However he requested the landscaping continue along the east property between the building and sidewallc. Mr. Moreno agreed to continue the landscape along east property line. Mrs. Meredith said that although she understood the riparian restrictions hindered the development possibilities for the site she believed that the display vehicles could be moved inward to reduce the setbaclc variance. Mr. Brooker said that the display cars were aligned with the parlcing areas of the adjacent lots. He noted that the owner would not be installing a ground sign but using the displayed vehicles as a marquee. Mr. Lasko voiced his concern over the front setbaclc as well and suggested limiting the number of cars in the front displays. Mr. Moreno worlced with the commission to reduce display parking to four cars and extend the landscape bed an additional 10 feet. The commission felt that with these changes, a setback variance of 40 or 35 feet would be acceptable. Mr. Laslco questioned the need for two wall signs. Mr. Moreno said two wall signs were needed as there are two businesses housed in the building. Mr. Hyla said there was currently a field and a creelc behind his home and questioned what would abut his hoine once the site is developed. Mr. Moreno reviewed the plans with the neighbor and showed that approximately 40% of the rear lot would remain in a natural state and a 6-foot wooden fence would be installed along the perimeter of the site being developed. Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by Mrs. Meredith, to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant COMS08-13: NOAC (Lotus Dealership) of PP# 234-24-006 Lorain Rd a 40' setback variance for anerchandise displayed within front yard setback, eode requires 75' applicant shows 35,' section 1139.07, which was unanimously approved 6-0. The commission's recommendation is based upon there being no ground sign and the vehicles used as a marquee. The placement of the display is positioned to be consistent with neighboring lots and no adverse aesthetic issues will occur do to the variance being granted. The riparian setbaclc requires a large portion of the property remain in a natural state.