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spaces and 18 existing spaces. All parcels will be consolidated into one campus, using the asphalt surface and 7 new spaces will allow traffic to negotiate through the site. They met with neighbors and have agreed to provide a 10 foot high wooden fence along the entire rear perimeter of the property to shield vehicle lights. Mrs. Diver asked what types of material the fence was and noted she prefered vinyl for easier maintenance. Mr. Brooker said they would install a wooden fence which will be covered with dense landscaping and be less intrusive to the abutting owners. Mrs. Diver suggested using a beige or green vinyl fence which has been done on other sites. Mr. Brooker said the variance for two wall signs on the Porsche is needed to add an existing sign which says North Olmsted. The North Olmsted Porsche Dealership is the first dealership which meets the Porsche standards and will be photographed for publications both in the states and abroad which will give both the dealership and the city recognition. The Saab wall signs consist of a logo and Saab sign and a North Olmsted sign. Again the North Olmsted signs are to give the owner and the city recognition. The owner will be consolidating all parcels he owns except for one and as a result there are currently four ground signs on the site, 3 ground signs being added and city codes only allow one per lot. Although the location is one large site it will have four different businesses each needing their own signage. There is currently a Mercedes and Porsche pylon sign in place as well as two directional signs. The Saab area will require one pylon and two directional signs. Saab's front landscape bed along Lorain Road will house a Saab pylon sign at the west drive and a Saab directional sign at the east drive. The existing doctor's office will house the Saab Service center which needs a ground sign to identify its location and main entrance. As with the previously approved ground signs the new ground signs will meet code requireinents for size, height and placement. The areas between the Saab curb cuts are less than 200 feet therefore a variance for the distance of the pylon and directional sign is needed. Ms. Rudolph questioned why the directional signs were needed. Mr. Broolcer said directional signs were needed to control the traffic pattern onto and throughout the site. The design layout of the site is to ensure the site is aesthetically pleasing and appear as one campus. Mrs. Stephin said she was glad to see the fence height increased to help bloclc the view and asked how much longer the construction would be taking place as it is quite noisy 6 days a weelc from 7:00 am unti15:00 pm. Mr. Broolcer said the Mercedes Porsche will be completed within the weelc and the fencing will be replaced as soon as they receive approval and they hope the second phase will be completed by the end of the year. Mr. O'Malley advised that there are regulations which govern construction issues and advised the neighbor that she should contact the building department so her issues could be addressed as the board could not address her concerns. Mr. Mitchell advised that the front and rear setbacks were pre-existing. The distance created by the canopy is minimal and enhances the building. The parlcing setback requested although 18 spaces are pre-existing they are adding an additional7 or 8 spaces which could be angled 35 or 45 degrees to give additional buffering. He suggested double staclcing the signs or having them closer together to eliminate the variance for two wall signs. The building department has no objections to the ground signs requested as they identify location and control traffic. The variance for the distance is unavoidable as the distance between the two curb cuts is pre-existing. Mr. O'Malley reminded the board to be content neutral when reviewing signage issues and reviewed the manner in which to address non-conforming building issues. Mr. Menser arrived at 8:40 pm and Mr. O'Malley advised the chair to allow the applicant an opportunity to state whether or not Mr. Menser should address their case or not. Mr. Brooker said they welcomed Mr. Menser to the discussion and recapped their presentation for him as did the assistant building commissioner. 2