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timeline for a plan amendment. Due to a state permitting process, the applicant wished to proceed with approval on the plan as is. Ms. Wenger said if the current request is approved, application for an amendment would be required for the additional work. Mr. Rerko added that the new layout is in an improved east/west layout for traffic flow. Mr. Malone suggested the commission vote on the site plan as presented without regard to canopy. If in the future they wish to make additional changes another application may be submitted. Ms. Meredith concurs. Mr. Bohlmann also concurs as long as apron, curbing, pavement, and drains are repaired. Ms. Meredith questioned Parking Space 9 and wondered if it was too close to the curb cut for safety. Mr. DiFranco said it is not an issue. Mr. Rerko added that the currently configuration is worse; the planned angle parking will improve safety. Ms. Meredith recommended planting on north side of dumpster for the benefit of those sitting at the picnic table. Mr. Malone agreed. Ms. Meredith reviewed that a special permit is required to add on to a nonconforming building. As noted earlier, most of the proposed variances already exist from a past similar use; consequently she has no objections to them. The proposed development will significantly improve the site with green space, reduced curb cuts, and the addition of a bike rack and other aesthetic elements. In addition, there are no issues with encroaching on residential properties. Mr. Rerko added that two variances were eliminated and others were reduced. Ms. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Rerko, to approve CMS11-02: Sunoco of 23370 Lorain Road and request BZA grant a special permit for a non-conforming building and for the eight variances noting applicant has made significant changes to the plan in order to eliminate or reduce the scope of the variances originally requested. In addition, the former Sunoco had been granted these variances and the new development will make significant improvements to the property. The motion was approved 5-0. Ms. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Malone, to approve CMS11=02: Sunoco of 23370 Lorain Road site improvement plan with the following conditions and subject to review and approval of the right of way projects by the Engineering Department and approval of the special permit and eight variances by the Board Zoning Appeals: 1. The banding be capped on the northwest corner where it terminates. 2. Repair the Lorain Road aprons, curbs and sidewalks. 3. Clear and repair trench drains at aprons. 4. Correct area of standing water at the east side of the property. 5. Repair asphalt at the east entrance where it is wavy and broken and cause storm water to flow into adjacent French drain. 6. Add planting of arborvitae on the north side of the dumpster. 7. Changes to canopy will require re-application and is subject to further review. The motion was approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS CMS10-36: North_Olmsted Town Center Building B; 24800 Brookpark Road Representatives: John Crook, Joe Khouri, and Steve Edelman with Carnegie Management