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proposes to repaint the building and add new fabric awnings along the fagade. All of the concrete along the Lorain Road frontage will be replaced with the exception of the areas that will be converted into landscape beds. Additional landscaping will be added at the southeast corner of the property. The applicant has been working with the Building Department to address previously cited property maintenance issues. She noted that the plan does not stipulate the paint color which is required. Mr. Mitchell briefly listed a host of property maintenance issues which the new owner had address and those that are pending. Mr. Maison said the building color will be Norwich brown by Benjamin Moore and the awnings will be a jockey red color fabric and noted the mechanical equipment would be painted to match the building color. The new landscaping will soften the front of the building and the rear of the site will be cleaned up and a new dumpster enclosure added. He raised the issue of phasing the work, in particular obtaining permits for the interior work and occupancy while exterior worlc is ongoing. His client would like permission to paint and place the awnings, and later in the year complete the remaining exterior work. Ms. Wenger reviewed that once a permit is issued an applicant has a set timeframe to complete the work. Mr. O'Malley said exterior building and site improvement deadlines are separate and apart from interior building permit deadlines. Ms. Wenger did not believe that development approval and interior renovations were tied to each other nor would it hold up the applicant from receiving their permits. Mr. Rerko asked if there would be any signage on the awnings or light changes made and Mr. Maison said there would be no signage on the front awnings and no site lighting added or removed. Mr. Malone said the plan showed pachysandra around the sitting area and stepping stones which should be changed to English ivy as it is hardier and will handle foot traffic. The Commission discussed rooftop screening and preferred painting in lieu of fencing. Ms. Meredith asked about rear lighting and hours of operation. Mr. Maison said the rear awnings would include signage and the existing wall packs would be kept. Mr. Roath Bun said his business will be closed every night at 8:00 pm and existing wall packs would be maintained. Mr. Bohlmann asked that the older wall pack be replaced to match the newer lights. Ms. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Malone, to approve the proposal for CMS11-13 Phnom Penh of 27080 Lorain Road with the condition that the pachysandra be replaced with English ivy, which passed 6-0. C1VIS11-15: Auto Body & Mechanic; 25044 Lorain Road Representative: Mohammad Meslat Ms. Wenger said the proposal consists of a request for a conditional use permit for an auto repair establishment in the general retail business district. While the building had been used for auto repair in the past, no conditional use permit was ever issued and the building had been vacant for about two years. Therefore, this is not a continuation of an existing use but a new application. Building Department noted numerous property maintenance concerns and has been working with the property owner to resolve many of them. Mr. Mitchell said the non-conforming pole sign was removed, asphalt repairs made, windows replaced, masonry repairs made, building trim painted, dumpster enclosure replaced, landscaping addressed and the storm water drain line has been cleaned out and properly connected. Therefore he has no objections to the request. 2