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Mr. Lasko advised the applicant that he could request to be tabled as there are only four members present. The applicant voiced that it had been a very expensive process and feels that having it tabled would only further delay his project, noting the order of the how the Boards meet monthly. Ms. Wenger reviewed the location of the strip center on the northwest corner of Clague and Lorain Roads. The applicants previously appeared before the Planning Commission for rezoning of the former Cuppachino's building, adjacent parcel to general business retail. During this process, it was recommended that the third residential parcel closest to the church be purchased, included in the rezoning and development proposal. The Architectural Board of Review evaluated the proposal at their last meeting and approved the plans with the following recommendations: o North side parking lot change to angled parking. • Increase the width of the drive lane and reduce the landscape buffer to 15 feet. • The colors for awnings and materials and other specifics to be written on application form. • Hire a professional landscaper to provide a more functional landscaping design. The applicant proposes two entry points onto the site, the Lorain Road being right-in, right-out only to prevent traffic conflicts at the intersection. Overall, she believes the proposal will significantly improve the appearance of this corner that has long been vacant. Building Commissioner Conway reviewed a letter dated September 15, 2004 was sent to Mr. Montgomery depicting several variances that need to be addressed. He commented that the applicant could consider reducing the size of the building to reduce or eliminate the need for variances. The applicants would like to break ground by November of this year. Mr. Durbin informed the applicant that new storm computations are needed to conform to storm water requirements. Mr. O'Malley suggested the Board hold off approving the consolidation plat until all properties are under a single ownership. He recommended tabling the consolidation plat and just reviewing the proposal today. Mr. Yager felt that if the applicant used decorative lighting to match the seating area and brick pillaxs, it would aesthetically look better. The Board questioned the variance for the buffer area from 20 feet to 15 feet. Ms. Wenger believed design features were added to make up for the inability to meet buffer requirements. Significant time was spent discussing the list of variances required. The Planning Commission recommended plan modifications to reduce the number of variances required. The Board requested that the applicant follow code and have two unloading spaces 12' x 25', and eliminate the variance request. The applicant stated they made the change on the revised plans. Mr. Yager felt there was enough physical dimensions so that cars can travel through and accommodate unloading. The Board reminded the applicant that the working plans must disclose the gas meter location or other obstructions on the drawings. The applicant assured the Board that all obstructions would be shown on the working drawings. Discussion about the required code for the mounting height of luminaries is no greater than 20 feet tall adjacent to residential property took place. The applicant's added new features and changed elevations to have an upscale look. The lantern style lamps will be 12". The Board felt that due to spillage of lighting from the street, decorative lighting would only be necessary. Therefore, the Board wants the lighting variance eliminated. 4