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Fischer said that all the panels in the overhead doors would be glass and would appear more like storefront doors. Mr. Bohlmann questioned the use of the pavilion and Mr. George said that the pavilion includes heating and cooling so it would be used throughout the year. He noted its use during the winter months would be limited to special events. Mrs. Meredith asked if the pavilion was closed in on three sides or more and if its construction was to accommodate smokers. Mr. Fischer said only the open patio would allow smoking and Mr. George said they would use the pavilion in accordance to state and local law. Mrs. Meredith asked if reducing the height of the east sign would eliminate one or two variances. Mr. Mitchell said it would eliminate the height variance and reduce the total square footage variance. Mr. Bizjak submitted photos showing both a 5 foot logo and a 4 foot logo as it would appear on the building. Mrs. Meredith asked if a bike rack would be installed and Mr. Fischer said they would and asked if there was a style the city preferred. Ms. Wenger suggested a bike rack which fit the aesthetics of the building. Mr. Mitchell said a detailed plan of the fence is required. He also requested that the new landscape plan identify existing plants. Mr. Fischer said the fence would be black aluminum with straight posts and flat top and would be detailed on the new plans. Mr. George noted that the North Olmsted site would be the new flagship for Harry Buffalo. , Mrs. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Bohlmann, to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant CMS09-11 Harry Buffalo of 2824 Great Northern Blvd the following variances: 1. A 1 foot height variance for wall sign taller then allowed, code permits 4 foot, applicant shows 5', section 1163.28(c), 2. A variance for an additional wall sign, code permits 2 wall signs, applicant shows 3 wall signs, section 1163.28(a), 3. A 44.67 square foot variance for total sign face are per building; code permits 177 sq ft, applicant shows 221.63 sq ft, section 1163.25(b). The motion was unanimously approved 5-0. Mrs. Meredith noted that the Commission's recommendations were based on the location of the building fronting two major roadways and the logo aesthetically fitting the fagade design. Mrs. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Malone, to approve the proposal for CMS09-11 Harry Buffalo of 2824 Great Northern Blvd, which consists of a building addition and site modiflcations with the following conditions: 1. The aluminum fence as shown in LS-1 is the correct placement for the fence. 2. A bike rack will be added and details of the rack provided. 3. A new landscape plan will be provided showing all changes as noted by Mr. Malone existing plantings versus new plants identified as such on the plan. 4. The canopy signs are to be eliminated and replaced with black canopies with a gold pin stripe. The motion was unanimously approved 5-0. 3