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Ms. Wenger said the proposal consists of a building addition and site improvements to the former Sunoco station for a new Sunoco station. The former auto service area will be converted and expanded into a food service and sales area. The addition is located on the east side of the building, which will match the existing brick and carry around the decorative band. A new storefront system is proposed in addition to new awnings. The two Clague Road curb cuts will be eliminated and one will be installed which will be full access. The two Lorain Road curb cuts will reinain. Brick pavers will be added to the right-of-way area along Lorain. New plantings are proposed in existing and expanded landscaped areas. Green space is being added along Clague Road, the rear property line and the eastern property line. Landscape irrigation is provided. A new masonry dumpster enclosure is proposed. A new ground sign is proposed. Due to existing site constraints, a number of variances are requested. The building addition causes variances for rear building setback and from 1165. The addition of a dumpster enclosure causes variance for side yard setback. The rest of the variances are due to existing conditions, wherein the applicant is actually improving upon the existing condition by adding greenspace where asphalt currently exists. Overall, this project represents an improvement to the existing site; therefore, she supports the variances that are requested. Mr. Mitchell said prior to this redevelopment request the property was an abandoned gas station. Although the previous owner did a good job of maintaining the site and minimizing property maintenance issues, the renovation will be a welcome improveinent. Mr. Kollab said he is excited to move into this location in North Olmsted and intends to work with city officials. Mr. Rerko said all changes requested at the pre-planning meeting have been made. He asked for clarification regarding tlie banding. Mr. Kershaw said the entire band, old and new, will be repainted to match proposed rendering. Mr. Rerko recommends that at the west elevation, where it terminates, the banding be brought back into the building and capped. Mr. Kershaw confirmed the banding will continue around to the rear of building so that the band will be seen from the rear parlcing lot; not the roof. However, the band will not run around the back of the existing building on the northwest corner. Mr. Malone said all changes requested at the pre-planning meeting have been made; there are no additional landscape issues. He noted that the location and angle of the dumpster enclosure makes the most sense. Mr. Bohlmann said the curbing on Lorain Road is on bad shape; it is broken and cracked. Brick pavers will be installed to meet this curb. The east apron has a standing water problem and the apron is cracked and broken. The trench drains in front of each apron are blocked. Most of the asphalt is in good shape; however at the east entrance the asphalt is wavy and broken, and is not draining properly. There are also several cracked sidewalk blocks. Mr. Bohlmann asked if these repairs will be made and if there are any plans to change the site lighting. Mr. Kollab said those areas have not been inspectecl but he will include all necessary repairs into the project. The existing pole lighting will remain the same. If the budget allows, it is intended to expand the project and apply for the replacement of the canopy with T-shaped style and to replace the pumps and the concrete in that area. Additional lighting may be added at that time. Ms.1Vleredith inquired, if the budget allows, what their schedule is for the additional work; before or after opening for business. Mr. Kollab said it is intended to complete all the work at one time before opening. Discussion took place regarding the proposed canopy changes and the 2