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of their building. Mrs. Meredith agreed both the owner and brand needed name recognition and the placement of the signs enhance the building. Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by Mrs. Meredith, to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant CMS09-10 Ganley Subaru of 25730 Lorain Road a variance for 3 ground signs on a lot; code permits 1, applicant shows 3, section 1163.27 conditioned upon lot consolidation approval which was unanimously approved 4-0. Mrs. Meredith said when looking at the ground signs having three allows each dealership to have its own groundsign. Mr. Laslco noted that the variance is created by consolidating the lots and in no way distracts from the overall appearance of the site. Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by Ms. Williamson, to table CMS09-10 Ganley Subaru of 25730 Lorain Road, and requested the applicant to return with additional information discussed includ'ang moving the sidewalk inward which was unanimously approved 4-0. OLD BUSINESS CMS09-12 Wal-Mart; 24801 Brookpark Road: Representatives: Steve Sullivan, PB2 Architects; Donna Griffin, North Olmsted Walmart Mr. Lasko read Ms. Wenger's report which referenced Walmart's last meeting with the commission in October 2008 when they requested more details on the areas of the building to be painted versus remain as is and asked for color samples that accurately reflect the proposed color palette. The existing damaged bollards were to be repaired or replaced and the landscaping was to be at minimum restored to what the city originally approved. The proposed signage is 100 square feet larger than the existing wall sign and plans should show all existing and proposed signage on the building to determine what variances are required. Mr. Mitchell said the proposal requires a 4 foot variance for wall sign height, code allows 4 feet and 8 feet is shown. A 198 square foot variance for total square footage of a wall sign is also required, code allows 100 square feet and 298 square feet is shown. The applicants applied for a concrete permit which includes repairing or replacing all bollards previously questioned. The existing bollards will be replaced with masonry bollards across the front and no yellow metal bollards will be installed; all metal bollards will match the new color palette. Along the front additional masonry bollards will be added for safety. The applicants are also in the process of replacing all dead and damaged landscaping throughout the property including bringing all parlcing lot beds in line with originally approved landscape plans. Mr. DiFranco noted that engineering concerns pertaining to the downspouts had been addressed. Mr. O'Malley noted that the commission previously imposed a condition that no displays were to be outdoors which he recommended the commission reinforce in their motion. Mr. Sullivan said Walmart is going through a new world wide name branding change including signage. The proposed signage is reduced as there will only be one wall sign on the building. The new Walmart wall sign will be 8 feet tall, 298 square feet, but the letters are only 5 foot 6 inches tall and it is the spark that is 8 feet tall. 4