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Mrs. Diver questioned if the entire perimeter of the property would be re-fenced and asked if the setbaclc variance would still be required if the parking was angled. Mr. Brooker said that all fencing would be a total of 10 feet high from the lowest elevation point above grade to top of fence and will run along the entire rear property line. He reviewed the area which would be paved and house 7 parking spaces which require a variance. Mrs. Diver questioned an area behind the Porsche dealership which she observed filled with hay and asked what was or would be done. Mr. Brooker said the area in question was a storm water quality swale which was seeded. Once the plans are approved the fence and proposed landscaping will be installed in the area. A brief discussion was held pertaining to having two wall signs, comUining the two signs into one and the decorative panel behind the signs. The applicant said the headquarters of each of the dealerships would not allow the local recognition combined with their standard signs. He reviewed that all the proposed signs were pre-existing signs which were purchased and being reused at the new locations. Ms. Rudolph had no objections to the special permit as the building and setbacks are pre-existing. The new canopy is warranted as it will aesthetically improve the building and the rear parlcing is only being extended. The owners have worked with residents and at the residents request are installing a 10 foot high fence. Regarding wall signs she understands there are two signs with a colored band but it loolcs to be one large sign which is not objectionable. The ground signs are wananted for the location and traffic flow throughout the site. Mrs. Bellido was undecided about two wall signs. Mrs. Diver was against two wall signs and again noted she would prefer a vinyl fence over wooden. The parking setback for the Saab building will be limited to the Saab location when addressed in a motion. The ground signs both existing and proposed are needed for the safety of the site. Mr. Menser felt that although the variances were substantial they were warranted for the aesthetics of the site being created. The applicants worked with residents to provide buffering, ground signs are needed for traversing the site safely and although the character of the neighborhood will be altered it is for the betterment of the area. Mr. O'Malley advised that the installation of a 10 foot fence if related to one or more of the variances being addressed and within the board's power to impose. Mr. Menser moved seconded by 1VIs. Rudolph, to grant COMS08-12: NOAC (Saab, Mercedes, Porsche) of 28545 Lorain Road their request for a special permit to add to a non- conforming building which is in violation of section 1165.02 as it relates to items 1& 2 of the area variances, which was unanimously approved 5-0. 1VIrs. Diver moved secondeel lby Ms. Bellido, to grant COMS08-12: NOAC (Saab, Mercedes, Porsche) of 28545 Lorain Road their request for the following variances: 1). A vai-iance from section (1165,02). 2). An 18.9 foot variance for existing front building setback and new canopy, code requires 75' applicant shows 56.10' which is in violation of section 1139.07 which was unanimously approved 4-0. Mrs. I)iver moved seconded by Ms. Rudolph, to grant COMS08-12: NOAC (Saab, Mercedes, Porsche) of 28545 Lorain Road A 10 foot rear yard setback variance for 7 new spaces and 18 existing parking spaces behind Saab Dealership only, code requires 15' applicant shows 5' which is in violation of section 1139.07, conclitioned upon a 10 foot high fence being installed along the entire rear property line of the combined campus which was unanimously approved 4-0.