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Mr. Selcaniclc said they are working towards malcing the site meet the Dunkin' Donuts franchise image. The new vestibule will improve the building's customer accessibility. The location of the wall signs was chosen as it is the only location which would accommodate the signs. The mansard design will be replaced and the parapet height extended. The colors chosen are earth tones with the exception of the orange awnings which will have no signage. The lower elevation will be entirely briclc; the parapet wall will be cement board. Finishes have been chosen to ensure durability and maintenance free qualities. The wording "optional trees" will be removed and the trees will be installed. The project improves all four sides of the building. The southern window will be removed and filled in with decorative brick. Landscape is added along the south and new doors added to the dumpster area. Mr. Malone said the three crab apple trees were warranted and the sizing of the boxwood bushes should be 24 to 30 incb tall when planted. The landscaping has very little color throughout and it would benefit the site to add Stella D'Oro daylilies or other multi season flowering perennials throughout the landscaping beds. Mr. Parry said building upgrades would be welcoined. To eliminate vehicles from parlcing in front of the new vestibule the striped area should be continued north along the front of the vestibule. Mr. Selcanick said they would stripe the area to ensure it is defined as a no parlcing area. Mrs. Meredith asked if the existing and proposed ground signs were in the same location. Mr. Selcanick said the sign setback is the same however it's moved away from the interior curb line to ensure it doesn't become damaged. The west curb cut is mainly used as an entrance point due to its proximity to Whitethorn and Lorain Road traffic lights. The ground sign is needed as the building is not visible to traffic westbound on Lorain Road until it is almost past the site. The lot is very restrictive and to maintain the existing parking spaces and improve the ingress/egress of the building the ground sign location is limited. Mr. Cotner welcomed the improvements and questioned how the landscaping would be maintained as no irrigation was shown on the plan. Mr. Sekanick said the site does not have an inigation system but all landscaping will have a notation to be maintained for a year in the building specs. Staff pointed out that once the landscape plans are approved it must be inaintained as approved through property maintenance and conformance to approved plans. Mr. Sites representing the bank aslced if there would ?ibe any parlcing spaces eliminated and Ms Wenger said the parlcing total would be the same. Ms. Mone aslced if there would be any lights or curb cuts added to the site. No curb cuts will be added and building lighting will consist of decorative gooseneclc lights over canopies and wall paclcs along the rear. Mr. Laslco noted that the Whitethorn curb cut was for access to the dumpster enclosure only. Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by Mrs. Meredith, to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant CMS10-05: Dunkin Donuts of 26963 Lorain Road sign variances for a ground sign located within the right of way setback and a 1 foot 4 inch variance for a wall sign too close to another sign, which was unanimously approved 5-0. The commission's recommendations are based on the site's location, the monument sign replacing an existing sign and the property's need for visibility. Two wall signs are allowed as the site fronts two roads; the front elevation is the only visible elevation and the applicants forgo their option to have a wall sign on any other elevation. Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by 1VIr. Malone, to approve the proposal for CMS10-05: 2