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Mr. Mitchell said the applicants have done their best to minimize the impact upon neighboring residents. A variance for front setback of display vehicles is required as are variances for the number and height of signs. Although applicants are allowed a wall sign on the west elevation they have chosen to forgo that right. If the lot consolidation is approved applicants are allowed two ground signs and three are shown. Although the number of parking spaces for the site is short, once the consolidation is approved they will meet code. Any approvals should be contingent upon lot consolidation. He requested clarification as to where the dumpster enclosure would be located. Mr. DiFranco said although the drawings are preliminary a topography survey showing proper drainage, site demolition plans, sidewalk and brickscape plans are required. ADA requirements are to be shown on plans and all utilities identified and run underground. He suggested a 2-foot clearance between the sidewalk and roadway to provide separation between pedestrians, Lorain Road traffic and snow storage. The offset around the tree should be a gradual offset to ensure the tree is preserved. He noted that the plans did not identify how trash would be handled. The only method of storm water management currently allowed by EPA is above ground and the current plans do not provide the space to meet those requirements. Any new connections will need to be bored underground and detailed sanitary sewer plans submitted. Mr. Durbin said the existing building, curbing, paving and sidewalks, would be demolished and removed from the site. A new building will be constructed on the site and a new storm water management plan implemented. The new building will be approximately 15,000 square feet for a new Subaru dealership. There will be 8 service bays, administrative offices and a sales floor within the building. They are requesting to be allowed five wall signs along Lorain Road: service signs above each bay door, a Subaru wall sign, Subaru logo and a Ganley sign near the main entrance. He noted the east elevation showed signs which would not be used. The materials for the new building are mandated by Subaru and consist of Alucobond aluminum panels with a silver metallic finish and a blue finish for accent panels. The gray wainscot tiles will be used along the base of the building and entry element. The split face block to be used throughout the back of the building will be integrally pre-colored blocks rather than painted bloclcs to avoid maintenance issues. The proposed bollards by the service area will match the building colors. There will be no dumpster on the new site; the item shown is the transformer which has a guard rail. Mr. Lisy questioned the reference to three ground signs and Mr. Mitchell explained that once the lots are consolidated all signage including the existing signs are counted. Mr. Laslco said Mr. Rerko's e-mail questions if the site would be irrigated and Mr. Durbin said the site would be irrigated. Mr. Mitchell said a seepage system would need to be designed for the existing tree to survive. Mr. Rerko also noted high light readings throughout the parking lot and a double fence along the northwest corner of the property. Mr. Mitchell said a new photometric plan submitted meets code requirements. Discussion ensued regarding the applicant's fence and abutting residential fences and Mr. Durbin said their fence is inward on their own property 19 feet; as noted by the planner they understand they are responsible to maintain the area between the fences. Mr. Lasko questioned the appearance of the rock protection along the rear showroom and Mr. Durbin said they would provide a clear rendering for the next meeting. A brief discussion regarding existing signage throughout the complex toolc place and it was noted that they would be taken into consideration when addressing the Board of 2