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interior modifications include redesigning the early childhood area. The existing curved entrance-way will be replaced with a farmhouse gateway and an oxcart play structure will house picture books. Modifications to the basement include meeting rooms and bathroom facilities. Access to the basement is provided by the existing elevator and two stairwells. Mr. Rerko asked if the traffic pattexn of the existing drive-through area would be altered. He said the steel fenee should be powder coated to ensure durability and that the architect should consider attaching the steel fence to the masonry by core drilling and grouting rather than bolting the steel. The storage structure's shingles, soffits, fascia and man-door are to match the existing building materials both in style and colors. Mr. Fini said the drive-through traffic pattern would not change, all building materials will match existing building materials, the steel fence would be powder coated and they would look into core drilling the fence connection in lieu of bolting. Mr. Malone felt that the proposed fence would not deter teens from climbing and felt that a solid PVC fence may be more appropriate with landscaping. Mr. Rerko felt that PVC fencing which becomes brittle in winter months and damages easily is more for residential use which has less pedestrian traffic. Mr. Fini reviewed that the stepping pattern of the proposed fence wall was designed to deter climbing of the fence. Ms. Wenger said the goal of the fence wall was to fit into the existing design of the site. Mr. Bohlmann asked if the gutters of the storage unit would be tied into the storm sewer or runoff onto a splash-block. Mr. Collins said the roof surface was 90 square feet, which is less than the 200 square feet required to lie tied into the storm sewers. Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by Mr. Bohlmann, to approve the proposal for COMS08-0004 North Olmsted Branch Public Library of 27403 Lorain Road, which consists of site improvements with the following conditions: the steel fence is to be a powder coated steel fence and the core drilling connection method would be considered. Roll call: Lasko, Rerko, Meredith, Bohlmann, Cotner, Williamson - yes; Malone - no; motion approved 6-1. COMS08-0003: T-Mobile; 29708 Lorain Road (Ward 3) Representatives: John Sindyla with T-Mobile Ms. Wenger said the proposal consisted of constructing a cell tower and associated site improvements for T-Mobile. The proposed site improvements involve two neighboring parcels. The cell tower compound will be contained on the western parcel, the drive will cross both parcels/properties, which are currently co-developed. The western property is split zoned, with general retail business zoning the first 500 feet and single residence zoning thereafter to the northern property line. The tower location abuts commercial property to the east, the Welcome House group home development to the west, and the Cleveland Metroparks to the north. Cell towers are permitted as a conditional use in the WTFO subject to section 1151.04(b), so long as the base zoning is General Retail Business, Industrial or Mixed Use. Therefore, the residential portion of the parcel must be rezoned General Retail Business. Furthermore, the parcel must be added to the City's Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Overlay District. City Council rejected two prior proposed locations at North Olmsted Park and Fire Station 2 based upon the impact and proximity to abutting residential lots. However, Council recognized 2