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fence. Building materials were revised based on the Boards recommendations. with a predominant use of stucco and plass meeting high-quality standards. exceeding 75% and possibly reaching the 90s percentage -wise. Representative elevations of the Chipotle prototype were presented for review-. Mr. Leon inquired about the driveway configuration, clarifying if it was two lanes for both entry and exit onto Clague Road. Mr. Abramovich responded confirming it a two-wav drivekvav — one lane for entering and one for exiting. Mr. Olivos raised the question about the landscaping around the building. specifically whether it would be on a concrete platform. Mr. Abramovich explained that there would be sidewalks surrounding the building, with landscaping on the east and south sides. Mr. Olivos asked about signage: Mr. Abramovich explained that Chipotle completed a sign package with a national vendor which was submitted separately from the development plan. but only after approval. Ms. Hemann asked of the signage tentatively proposed on the development plan was aligned with the Lorain Road Corridor Study. Director Upton replied and discussed the signage preferences. expressing a desire to avoid lar�(,e. elevated signs like the Arby's one. He emphasized a preference for monument sions with brick elements in line with Lorain Roads' desiun standards. There was concern raised about potential variances for signage, which miuht be required in the future and a request for the Chair to be mindful of this. Mr. O'Mallev advised the board to consider the tentative sign locations in relation to landscaping. ingress. egress. and other aspects. A potential conflict between the proposed Lorain Road sium location and landscaping was mentioned. suggesting adjustments mi�(lht be needed. Mr. O'Malley also lii�(hlighted a dilemma on the south side of the propert}° inyoly ing, fencing. a sewer easement. and landscaping. seeking a solution. Finally. the subject of variances was acknomledged, indicating that its not directly before the Commission but might become relevant in the context of sign structures. Mr. David raised questions about the restaurants peak times and estimated traffic flow during those hours. particularly in the dinner period. The presenter confirmed the presence of a walk-in door and explained the doors locations for both walk-in and city sidewalk access The City En�,�ineer was then asked about the impact of traffic patterns during peak dinner hours, given the, "pork chop" right -in. ri(ht-out configuration on Lorain. and the left turn from Clague. The Citv Engincer noted the traffic analysis sowed approximately 77 vehicles during peak hours and highlighted the choice for drivers to use either the Lorain or Clague exit based on the preference or the wait time. Concerns were expressed about the busy traffic period and the potential challenges of left turns onto Clague. which the City Engineer emphasized the constraints of the situation and the efforts to optimize traffic flow. Mr. Leon expressed concerns about the exit/entrance from Clague Road. suggesting the possibility of adding a third lane at the end of the Clague exit to accommodate right turns. left turns. and entrance traffic. The concern was focused on potential delays causing frustration. especially for right -turning vehicles. Mr. Filarski noted that it appeared feasible to add a ten -foot -wide ri�(,ht- turn-only lane onto Clague based on the current plan. with the suggestion that the existing three- foot -tall mound could be adiusted to accommodate this third lane. Mr. Leon asked the applicant if extending the exit is something they would consider as a condition of approval. The applicant replied that there was enough stacking to accommodate about three or four cars maybe a few more. He went on to say that addinu a third lane would block visibility to the vehicle attempting to turn left, which creates a sight line visibility issue. Mr. Leon was satisfied with the reply and did not require the condition for approval.