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the previous submission, the applicant has added some landscaping to the southeast corner of the lot in the area nearest the vacuums. Building lighting will include three new LED wallpacks along the east elevation and tube lighting integrated into the vacuum stations. The BZBA approved lighting variances for illumination level and fixture types that were not full cut off. The board conditioned approval on the vacuums not operating past 10:00 p.m. The nearest vacuum is located 123 feet from the first residential parcel to the north. While not a zoning ordinance, sound levels are regulated in Chapter 555 of the General Offenses Code. Based on the information submitted by the applicant, it appears the vacuums may exceed the decibel level allowed for a residential receiving land use if operating until 10:00 p.m. The code requires noise be reduced after 9:00 p.m. Ms. Lieber asked for clarification regarding the classification the vacuums will be in to determine the noise levels. No signage changes are proposed under this development plan and a separate sign package will be submitted at a later date. Mr. Yund reviewed the three options for the attachment hose noise levels. "Attachment removed" indicates a hose with no claw and an open hose. "Sealed attachment" is when the hose is in its resting place. "Wide open with attachment' would be if the hose was being held in the open air. Mr. Matejka said the landscaping was reconsidered and they would like to take the plants along the east property line and shift them to the front of the property. The concrete will be repaired or replaced from the building line to the east to allow traffic to move easier through the facility and prevent backups onto Lorain Road. The vacuums are being incorporated into the project to keep the business competitive. Mr. Yund added that removing the canopies will make the area safer for customers by giving them more room to maneuver around their cars. Mr. Matejka added that the vacuums will be turned off when the business closes at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Matejka said the grasses initially proposed along the east property line would not be installed along Lorain Road, but the sedum and silver mound plantings would be. Mr. Matejka reviewed the materials — the split face block will be installed along the east base of the building, the larger sample is the stone cap, and the black paint sample would be painted on the metal panels. Mr. Rerko asked if all of the existing metal panels will be painted black to match the infill and Mr. Matejka said they will be. Mr. Yund asked if they are leaving the building unpainted, could they change the color scheme to brown with a sandstone top. Mr. Rerko preferred the black color scheme but said some earth tones could be chosen to coordinate. Mr. Yund said the top of the building would still be black. Mr. Rerko suggested the cast stone remain black to tie into the black metal panels if the building color would be left as it is. Mr. Rerko asked about creating lanes in the lot. Mr. Yund said the parking area would be striped and curbed and there will be cones identifying driving lanes through the car wash. Mr. Malone asked how customers would get out if they are parked in the angled spots by the vacuums, Mr. Yund said they will have to back out and turn around. Mr. Rerko thought it would be an issue when a queue has formed for the car wash and vacuum customers are trying to exit. Mr. Yund said the landscaping along the eastern property line would not be installed north of the intersection of the curb going east around the existing crabapple. Mr. Malone was ok with the change since the neighbor has a good deal of green space. He asked that evergreens and deciduous shrubs be installed in the landscaping along Lorain Road and only use the proposed perennials as accents. Mr. Yund was concerned about plants that can withstand salt, Mr. Malone suggested visiting Klynnurseries.com to find a list of salt -tolerant plants. Mr. Malone asked