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requested that a revised landscape plan be submitted for approval. Mr. Kalina advised there will be a change in the landscape plan which he will resubmit for approval. Mr. Zergott will review the revised landscape plan independently so that it will not have to come back to a meeting. Mr. Yager's concerns included: the signage did not match the building style; the changeable copy should not be permitted; and the signage was a bit excessive. He noted in the past the architectural review board has suggested the removal of the added verbiage, which he believed would include the words "2'harmacy" and `Tood Mart." Mr. Conway explained variances will be required for this proposal as only one build.ing sign is permitted, and variances may also be needed for the directional sign depending on the dimension. Mr. Yager did not mind the directional signs as the pu.rpose is to direct traffic to the drive-thru area. Mr. Kalina disagreed with the recommendation as the entrances will not be visible causing people that missed the turn to have to turn around and come back. Mr.. Liggett stated the main sign should say "Rite Aid Pharmacy" as there are plenty of other signs that state this is a drive-thru pharmacy and Foodmart. He clarified the word "Pharmacy" was acceptable as it describes the type of business. Mr. Zergott pointed out he would not have known this is a "Foodmart," without the signs. Mr. Yager stated Foodmart was redundant as food is not the main product. He further advised that the signage is excessive. Mr. Kalina argued this is the standard Rite Aid package. Mr. Yager pointed out there are other stores in the area that are fairly new and do not follow the standard Rite Aid package. Mr. Zergott stated he did not mind the `Toodmart" verbiage, however the changeable copy should be removed. Mr. Kalina clarified he was willing to remove the changeable copy. Mr. Yager did not agree with the directional sign location on Lorain Road. He stated it should be slid back, as he believed it looked like another ground sign. Mr. Kalina pointed out the directional sign on Lorain Road states "Drive Thru Pharmacy" and does not say "Rite Aid." Mr. Yager indicated the sign would not be visible from Lorain Road, but would be visible from the adjacent property. He questioned why the people in the next property over need to lmow that this is a`Drive-Thru Pharmacy" as there is no parking on that side of the building. Mr. Kalina stated the point is to get people in the driveway. T. Liggett moved to approve the signage package for Rite Aid, 29000 Lorain Road as submitted with exception of: the elimination of certain items, the directional sign by the main entry across from the monumental sign be eliminated; the drive thru pliarmacy on the north west side be eliminated; the directional sign to the east side ofthe property be pushed back a bit to get it away from the road as mentioned; the drive thru pharmacy signs on the canopy plus the east side of the building are fine as is; the ground mounted sign itself should say "Rite Aid" or "Rite Aid Pharmacy" as there are other places that do say "Drive Thru Pharmacy"; the Food Mart is an optional thing as that is a board of zoning appeals issue; and the changeable copy should be eliminated from the ground mounted signs. Mr. Zergott added it is the recommendation of the architectural review board that the board of zoning appeals accept the "Food Mart" verbiage. The motion was seconded by B. Zergott and unanimously approved. In the framing of the motion Mr. Liggett suggested that the "Rite Aid" sign be the main sign, the words "Food Mart" and "Pharmacy" be smaller, but comparable sizes and the words "Drive-Thru Pharmacy" be removed from the main sign. Mr. Kalina agreed to come to a compromise on these suggestions and the submittal when the proposal is heard before the board of zoning appeals. 1V. OLD BUSINESS: