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Duukin Donuts of 26963 Lorain Road contingent upon the Board of Zoning Appeals granting the variances and the following conditions: 1. The three Crab Apple trees are to be planted along the east. Soxwood bushes are to be planted at 24-30 inch tall. Stella D'Oro daylilies and other multi season flowering perennials are to be added throughout the landscaping beds. 2. Aciditional striping will be added along the fa-ont of the new vestibule to ensure no cars park in front of the entrance. 3. Briclcscape shall be installed as shown on plans. The motion was unanimously approved 5-0. CMS10-07: Fish Furniture; 23770 Lorain Road: Representatives: Dan Geller, owner; Dan Barney, Archinetics; Howard Hall, Albert & Rice Engineers Ms. Wenger said the 7,900 square foot two story addition will be constructed at the rear of the existing non-conforming building. The existing building exceeds the maximum lot coverage of 25% and the addition increases lot coverage to 45%. The materials will mainly consist of integrally colored concrete block. The existing bloclc on the north and west elevation will be painted to match the new addition. In addition to the building improvement, the remainder of the lot will be surfaced with asphalt, including curbing and landscaping being installed. A new dumpster enclosure will be added which will be constructed from block with a concrete cap and wood gates. No additional site lighting is proposed however the addition will have wall lights. Required parking for this size commercial building is 114 spaces. The applicant has 45 spaces on their property and has rights to 35 spaces on the neighbor's property through a cross easement agreement totaling 80 spaces therefore a variance for 34 spaces is required. Pre-submission discussions included adding parking along the rear property line however it created an additional variance. It was agreed by the applicant and staff that due to the low actual parlcing need of the Uusiness the area would remain green space. As the building is non-conforming, the addition will require the BZA to approve a special permit to add to a non-conforming building. A variance will also be required as the addition fails to comply with the required lot coverage. Lot consolidation should be a condition of approval unless there is evidence that they have already been consolidated. Mr. Mitchell said current lot coverage is 36% and the addition increases it to 45% requiring a variance of 20%. The plans note that there are 10 parlcing spaces landbanlced which should be removed to eliminate the setback variance and the photometric plan complies with code. Mr. DiFranco said lot consolidation is required and clarified that briclcscape is not required. Additional information is needed pertaining to storm water management and how it will be physically constructed. Surface drainage is required to remain on site. Concrete curbing is required to define new paved areas and a site survey is required. Mr. O'Malley said the cross easement submitted are sufficient to cover the shared parking arrangement. What could be a substantial variance for parlcing in reality is not as substantial as it first appears. Mr. Geller thanked city staff for working with them to help bring about the building improvement. The addition will be 7,900 square feet and house a mattress gallery on the lower 3