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will deteriorate quicker then it would typically. There are blue slate shingles which are available that would not be as bright and would tone the building down. The building also needs to be repainted. The current paint condition is very splotchy and various areas are bleeding through. Installing canopies over the window and entrance door will help the building blend with the residential surroundings. The conditions of the fence and dumpster enclosure area are such they should be replaced and the neon sign removed from the window. Mr. Malone agreed with Mr. Rerko and said the landscaping appearance throughout the site was inadequate for a commercial site. There is no buffering along the residential property line and there is no entranceway landscaping. Existing landscaping is in very poor condition including retaining walls. The landscaping needs to be completely renovated. Mr. Bohlmann felt the colors did not blend into the residential neighborhood and suggested darker colors due to the proximity to residential homes. Mr. Glyptis said the Commission's comments sound discriminatory. The building and fence was full of graffiti and painting the building improved the site and it now matches all other restaurants he owns. Mr. Bohlmann assured the applicant any site in such poor condition would be addressed in the same manner. The fence is dilapidated and should be replaced with a board on board or vinyl fencing including the dumpster enclosure. There are a number of issues on the site which needs to be addressed including whether or not a sidewalk is required. Mr. O'Malley said that issue would need to be researched. Mr. Bohlmann said the painted brick does not match those of the neighboring sites which are brick and asked if the paint could be removed. Mr. Rerlco said if the building was sandblasted to remove the paint the briclc would be damaged. A discussion ensued regarding other products then sandblasting to remove the paint which would only have minimal damage. There are also products to use over brick to graffiti proof them. Mrs. Meredith noted that the Warrensville building shown in the photo had brick which wasn't painted. The commission has been placed in an awkward position by the applicant due to the fact that the work was completed without permits or prior approval. The recommendations of the commission are to replace the roof shingles with a blue slate, repaint the building, add black fabric awnings over the window and door, place shutters on either side of the window, a new enhanced landscaping plan for the site, replace the existing fence and dumpster enclosure and maintain the dumpster within the enclosure. Mr. Bohlmann said fencing and landscaping should be placed along the border of the residential property. Mr. Glyptis said he was overwhelmed as he thought he was present only to address the color of the building and it's turned into negotiations which he is not prepared for. He said he was not sure if he needed legal assistance or not and Mr. O'Malley said the applicant was welcome to postpone further discussions and return with legal counsel. Mr. Glyptis said he was not prepared to discuss fencing, landscaping, dumpster enclosure and other things brought up as his budget is limited. Mrs. Meredith explained the Commission's role of taking what has been done and try to minimize the adverse impact created upon the neighborhood. Mr. Bohlmann asked the building official to research if a sidewalk is required. Ms. Wenger said the condition of the fence was such that it should be entirely replaced with either a board on board or vinyl style fence. Mr. O'Malley said addressing property maintenance issues was not something which could be negotiated they must be rectified. Mrs. Meredith asked how the applicant would like to proceed. Mr. Glyptis said he would like to be tabled so he could look into the suggestions made. 2