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Mr. Lasko read Mr. Rerko's question which was how the building would be repaired once the signs are removed and Mr. Sullivan said as the material behind the signs are EFIS it will be patched. He also questioned if the new wall sign would be illuminated or if there was any lighting added to the site and Mr. Sullivan said the sign would be internally lit with LED lights but no other lighting was scheduled. Mr. Rerko's notes also questioned how the existing brick and or block would be cleaned, restored or renovated. Mr. Sullivan said the bottom portion of the building will remain as is and all EFIS material will be painted following the new color palette. Mrs. Meredith asked when the landscaping work would be done or if new bike racks would be installed. She also asked if Subway would be installing a wall sign and Mr. Sullivan said a Subway sign would be up to the tenant. Ms. Griffin said there would be new bike racks installed with the sidewalk replacement. A brief discussion ensued pertaining to sidewalk access from Brookpark Road to Walmart entrance. It was also clarified that the charitable entities which Walmart allows to set up stations at their entrances would not be considered displays. Mr. O'Malley advised the applicant they are accountable for addressing any exterior signage including their tenants. Mr. Sullivan said typically the tenant likes to have an exterior sign but not sure if Subway would seek a sign. Regarding landscaping some trees had to be special ordered which just arrived so all landscaping would be completed by the end of the week including mulching. The commission believed that the variances for the wall sign were warranted due to the size of the building and setback from the street. Mr. Lsko moved, seconded by Ms. Williamson, to recommend Board of Zoning Appeals grant CMS09-12 Wal-Mart of 24801 Brookpark Road a 4 foot variance for a wall sign higher than allowed; code permits 4 ft, applicant shows 8 ft section and a 198 square foot variance for a wall larger than allowed; code permits 100 sq ft, applicant shows 298 sq ft which was unanimously approved 4-0. The variances are warranted due to the size of the site, building setback from the street and the fact that there will be no other wall signs on the building. Furthermore the new signage is part of a national rebranding of Walmart. Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by Ms. Williamson, to approve CMS09-12 Wal-Mart of 24801 Brookpark Road conditioned upon all display merchandise being maintaaned inside the store or within the covered patio area only and new bike racks will also be installed which was unanimously approved 4-0. COMMUNICATIONS The August 2009 Building Department report was received. Commissioners received the 2009 Planning and Zoning Conference flyer which is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2009. Mr. Lasko said the Planning conference flyer would be re-docketed for the next meeting. Mr. Lasko movecl, seconded by 1VIs. Williamson, to excuse the absence of Ralph Bohlmann, Greg Malone and Don Rerko which was unanirnously approved 4-0. IVIr. Lasko moved, seconded by 1VIr. Cotner, to thank Mr. Conway for his inany years of service to the City and the Commassion and to wish him well in his retirement. 5