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Mrs. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Malone, to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant CMS10-08: Retail Bank of 25775 Lorain Road a 15 foot variance for a ground sign too close to side lot line (sign G); code requires 20 ft, applicant shows 5 ft, which was approved 6-0. Mr. Parry commended the applicant for increasing the landscaping on the site which will enhance not only the site but also the city. Mrs. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Parry, to approve the proposal for CMS10-08: Retail Bank of 25775 Lorain Road which consists of demolishing the existing structure and constructing a new bank and site improvements with the following conditions: 1. Full size landscaping plan is to be submitted showing both the boxwoods and spiraea planted 24" to 30" tall. 2. Light poles are to be 20 feet tall. 3. Canopy sign D is to be removed from the proposal. 4. Stone banding is to be wrapped around the entire building or alternately, the brick on the front elevation should be a different color. The motion was approved 6-0. CMS10-09: Sprinter of North Olmsted; 28595 Lorain Road Representatives: Denver Brooker and Brendan Grady, Forum Architects Ms. Wenger said the proposal consisted of building modifications and site improvements for a future car dealership. The development area includes the former Carpet Tile property and abutting vacant property to the east. The building is to be used as a showroom, offices and vehicle service area. Building modifications include a new cornice detail, new glass, stainless awnings, and adding limestone cladding. The rear of the building will be modified for a service ramp and the east elevation will include new service bays and overhead doors. Changes to the western portion of the site include building out previously approved landbanked parlcing along the west property line and removing a bump out to provide additional parking in the front of the building. The eastern area will be used primarily for vehicle storage and green space. Landscaping will be redesigned across the frontage to compliment the plantings installed across the street. Several existing trees will be preserved along the proposed east driveway in the front yard setback and brick pavers will be installed in the right-of-way area. Display parking areas are shown along the front of the site which requires a variance. The rest of the parking in the front building setback must be used for customer and employee parking. The east property is unique as it includes a flood zone area which is subject to the City's wetland and riparian setback regulations contained in Chapter 926. The chapter prohibits the disturbance or development of area. However, the applicant proposes to utilize the flood zone area for storm water storage and pave a small area closest to the building in order to allow internal vehicle circulation. In the proposed parking field, ten trees will be removed to accommodate the storm water system but thirteen trees will be planted to replace them. Proposals that disturb or develop the area must obtain a variance from Chapter 926 and only City Council can grant such a variance. The Commission is not required to make recommendations to Council for variances. 3