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footage of the building and applicants propose 4; with one space being designated as handicapped parking. Although variances have been reduced, many code violations still exist, including front setback, rear setback, side yard setback, lot coverage, and parking. Mr. Conway's written report showed that the 4lighting issues were granted variances, variances 1, 2, 3& 7 were eliminated variances 8, 10 &12 were reduced and variance 11 & 13 remained the same based upon the most recent plans (received January 14, 2008). Mr. Collins said that storm water management needs to be shown on the plans not just a statement indicating city codes would be followed. There are steep grade changes on the site which should be shown in more detail to determine what is taking place a vicinity map should be included on the title page. Ms. Maruiing reviewed that the owner wants to improve the overall site and services of his business. He would like to bring the vending machines indoors and add an additional gas pump to move the traffic off the site quicker. They anticipate business will grow once Stearns Road is completed. They have been working with the city since January of 2007 and have worked hard to make all the changes needed including decreasing the size of the building, adding more landscaping and adding parking spaces. If the owner is not allowed to proceed with his plans for his station he would be forced to close his doors and move outside North Olmsted. They would like the commission's approval and recommendations for the February BZA meeting. Mr. Smith said that once the plans are approved they would create and submit detailed working drawings. Mr. Rerko asked why the dumpster enclosure was moved to the northeast side of the existing building and why it was not perpendicular to the building. Mr. Smith said the dumpster was moved so it would not be blocked by parlced cars. The enclosure will be inline with the font of the building and flush to the wall. The dumpster is rolled out not lifted when emptied so it will not affect traffic flow on the site. Mr. Rerko requested the coping on top of the dumpster enclosure, ice machine and propane enclosures both to have natural stone coping. Mr. Rerko said the east wall should Ue shown as all new brick as has been discussed since the preliminary submission. The plans call for the existing windows to remain therefore the new window aluminum framing and glazing are to match the existing windows. The front aluminum shelf which is to be removed is to be filled in with brick. All pavement area is to be patched and resurfaced which is not shown on the plans. New blueprints submitted are to be consistent from one page to the next pertaining to the details. Mr. Smith said that there would be all new asphalt and concrete throughout the site due to the new tanks being installed and that all the changes would be reflected in revised plans. Mr. Malone asked that the southeast corner transformer be moved more behind the landscaping closer to the building so it is not visible to the abutting neighbors. The west planting bed next to the parlcing and the bed along Lorain Road require changes. Instead of all daylilies in the two new beds he requested adding 3 globe style evergreen arborvitaes to each of the two beds. The Colorado blue spruce trees are to be installed 8 feet tall when planted. The Honey Locust is to be planted at a 2 1/2" caliper. The Gracillimus maiden grass shown grows 5 to 6 feet tall and should be labeled as Miscanthus Sinensis Gracillimus "nana" (dwarf maiden grass) which only grows 3 to 4 foot high. 2