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a•.? .n' PLANNING.COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 1988 PAGE 2 the original plans can be presented. J. Thomas moved to table this pro- posal for the consideration for a variance for the Aetna Door Company until the next meeting of the Planning Commission with the request that the plans that were approved last year for the Aetna Door Company be provided at that time, seconded by R. Bierman, and unanimously approved. 3) Rad Air Service Center, 24260 Lorain Road Addition of landscape buffer. S. Kresge, representing Rad Air, presented pictures of the facility and explained that they would be installing a brick planter along Lorain Road in front of the parking lot, constructing a fence with landscaping on the west side of the property, and putting in new aprons. Mr. Morgan suggested that more details on the planter and planting ma.terial should be presented to the Architectural Board. Mr. Kresge stated that the pl:anter will match the existing planter in front of the building. M. Betts. moved that the Rad Air Service Center at 24260 Lorain Road be submitted to the Architectural Board of Review, seconded by R. Bowen, and unanimously approved. 4) Third Federal Savings and Loan Association, 26949 Lorain Road Proposal to construct addition to front of existing building. Mr. Davison, architect, presented plans explaining that the 886 square foot addition would be constructed inside the curve of the existing building thus maintaining the existing 35 foot front set back and will match the building; 5 new parking spaces including 2 handicapped spaces will be added for a total of 39 spaces (30 spaces are required); another teller window will be added at the rear; additional landscaping will be placed in front of the addition; and signage and lighting will remain as is. Mr. Thomas questioned if they would be keeping the unattractive gravel roof and suggested this might be the time to upgrade it and also pointed out that for a while the building had not been very well main- tained. Mr. Davison will advise the owners of his comments. City Engineer Boyer stated that the plans will be reviewed to determine if any additional retention would be required. M. Betts moved to refer the Third Federal Savings and Loan Association proposal to construct an addi- tion at 26949 Lorain Road to the Architectural Board of Review as submitted for their comment and to the City Engineer and the Safety Department for their comments, seconded by E. Traczyk, and unanimously approved. 5) Owen E. McCafferty, C.P.A. Inc., vacant property west of 30940 Lorain Road Proposal to construct office building. Mr. Davison, architect, and Mr. McCafferty, owner, presented plans for the 5,140 square foot, one story brick building which will be placed on the south east corner of the property; the rear and west side of the property will remain natural. Taenty-four parking spaces are required and are being provided including one handicapped space and four spaces which are to be enclosed with a board on board fence; a dumpster will be enclosed with the same type fence; two access drives are planned; and lights will be on 12 foot poles and building lights will be recessed in overhang. In response to the Commission's questions, Mr. McCafferty advised that they would only need between 10 and 15 parking spaces for the.ix business at present since they only have 9 employees, but they anticipate that eventually there will be 25 employees. They are planning