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Proposal consists of demolishing existing gas station & canopy and constructing new gas station & new -?, canopy and sign package. Note: Planning Commission ta.bled this request at the 9/10/02 meeting and Variances are required. Chairman Koeth called all interested parties forward to review the proposal. Miss, Radwanski, the representative for the owners came forward to review the plans. Miss Ra.dwanski indicated that they would like to demo the existing building, canopy and tanks to build a new 2300 square foot convenient store which will include new dispensers and canopy. The Planning Commission requests have been completed. A plan showing the view from Lorain Road was reviewed. Miss Radwanski submitted light cuts, photometric plans and indicated the flag pole is in a new location but will remain on the site. The requested signage is removed from the sides of the building and the logo (S) was removed from the canopy. The (S) will remain over the door entrance. A smooth march wind colored block will be used on the upper portion of the building. White split face block will be used on the bottom of the building with a red tile band in between for accent. There will be blue and black tile color scheme fascia above the doorway, which is an arch. The building shingles will be gray. They believe all the requests have been met. Mr. Koeth indicated that the Assistant City Engineer requested the vehicular loop detector remain in place along the eastern driveway. Mrs. Radwanski stated the vehicular loop would remain in place, The advertisements on the dispensers have been removed as well. There will be wall pack lights on the back of the building, which are not shown on the plans. Mr. Koeth reviewed that the cut sheets of the lighting will be recessed. Miss. Radwanski indicated that the lights will be recessed and the trash enclosure will be constructed of concrete block. Mr. Spalding questioned if the guardrails were removed. - Miss. Radwa.nski indicated that the guardrails have been removed and landscaping will be used to buffer the abutting properties. They will add evergreens to the rear of the property to match the Babies R Us landscaping. Miss. Radwanski commented that there will be landscaping added to the two sides of the sites to buffer the neighbors and low landscaping along Lorain Road to enha.nce the site but not block the ground sign. Mr. Koeth requested tlie applicant review the variances needed. Miss. Radwanski believed that the amount of sign variances was decreased, a 5-foot rear yard setback is needed and a 4-foot front yard variance. Mr. O'Malley reviewed that there would be a 20-foot setback variance, a 4-foot front yard variance for driveway and sign variances that may be reduced. Mr.'Koeth voiced that he did not have any problems with the required variances being requested. R. Koeth motioned to approve Speedway of 26516 Lorain Road their proposal that consists of demolishing the existing gas station & canopy and constructing a new.gas station & new canopy and sign package. Speedway will be sent to the Board of Zoning Appeals with a recommendation to approve the reax yard and the front yard variance required. The sign package variances required should be approved based on the new plans submitted 9- 24-02. The proposal will then go to the Architectural Review Board and does not need to retum unless the Architectural Review Board requires major changes. The motion was seconded by W. Spalding and unanimously approved. Motion Carried. The clerk announced tlie da.tes and times of the Architectural Review Board and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings. 3. Great Lakes Piano: 26800-04 Lorain Rd.: The proposal consists of interior and exterior remodeling, of an existing building for a new tenant, including a new sign. Note: Planning Commission tabled this request at the 9/10/02 meeting and Variances are required.. Chairman Koeth called all interested parties focward to review the proposal. Mr. Gallagher, the owner came forward to review the request. Mr. Gallagher indicated that the neon stripe was removed from the building as requested. The aluminum poles will be covered will white columns which gives it more color and erihances the appearance. There is additional landscaping along the Lorain Road front around the ground sign. The new changes ma,tch the landscaping plan of Ruby Tuesda.ys. The space between thesidewalk and curb will have paver tiles which matches Ruby Tuesdays. The finish on the bottom of the monument sign was smoothed to match the building as requested. By removing the neon sign band it eliminated a variance required. The rear area of the building was to be painted to hide graffiti but the architect has indicated that sandblasting will remove the graffiti or it will be removed chemically. The dumpster area will be enclosed with a beige colored chainlink fence. Parking space 14 was addressed, the handi cap ramp was adjusted as it was off by a foot and will now meet code. The Stucco for the top elevation of the sign and trim will be light in color. Mrs. O'Rourke commented that the improvements are very nice and a welcome addition. R. Koeth motioned to approve Great Lakes Piano of 26800-04 Lorain Road their proposal that consists of interior and exterior remodeling of an existing building for a new tenant, including new signage. The proposal will go to 4