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Zoning Appeals. Mrs. Meredith aslced to have the sidewalk dimensions around the tree shown on the new plans to ensure pedestrian safety. Mr. Durbin said they could pull the sidewalk inward around the tree to ensure pedestrians safety and Mr. DiFranco said the city would need an easement for the sidewalk if moved inward. Mr. Lisy noted that the new lot would not have any car delivery trucks on the site as they will continue to be received on the neighboring property. Mrs. Meredith asked if the city engineer had any concerns regarding storm water management and Mr. DiFranco said he was concerned as EPA requires aboveground systems and the current plans do not provide an area for it. Mr. Durbin said that the neighboring site had an existing underground system which includes a filtering system which would be tied into if allowed and Mr. DiFranco said as EPA only allows above ground methods the applicants would be required to seek a variance from the EPA. Mr. Lisy said when the first site was constructed they received EPA approval and Mr. DiFranco said the city would need a copy of the approval and questioned if the system could handle the inclusion of the new site. Mr. Durbin said their engineers were currently working out the calculations. Mr. Lasko said that the Commission would provide recommendations to the Board of Zoning Appeals pertaining to variances and then table the matter to return after addressing variances. All members agreed the proposal should return when the architect and landscaper were present. Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by Mrs. Meredith, to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant CMS09-10 Ganley Subaru of 25730 Lorain Road a 24.92 foot variance for front yard setbaek which was unanimously approved 4-0. Mr. Lasko said the variance is warranted due to the irregular sized lot. The proposal will enhance the appearance of the site and bring it into compliance with the streetscape plan. Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by Mrs. Meredith, to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant CMS09-10 Ganley Subaru of 25730 Lorain Road a 53 foot variance for displaying merchandise (vehicles) in 75 ft setback; code requires 75 ft, applicant shows 22 ft, section 1139.07, which is conditioned upon limiting the site to the 4 display spaces shown on the plans and customer parking only which was unanimously appa-oved 4-0. Mr. Lasko said the recommendation is based upon the fact that.the applicant in an effort to minimize the impact upon the abutting residents altered the front setback. The applicant also agrees to make the vehicle displays in a method which will enhance the overall appearance of the site. The applicant presented a colored material board showing a rendering of the signs which would be on the building. Mrs. Meredith asked if the signs met code and Mr. Mitchell said the combined square footage met code but variances were required for the number of signs on the unit. He noted that the Ganley and service signs were non-illuminated signs. Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by Mrs. Meredith, to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant a variance for 4 additional wall signs on a building; code permits 1, applicant shows 5, section 1163.28, which was unanimously, approved 4-0. Mr. Lasko said the variance was warranted due to the franchise and dealership owner needing name recognition as well as the service signs which will not be illuminated and identifies the entrance to the service center. The applicant also forgoes their right to install a wall sign on the west elevation