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the Commission could not base their decision on this, but the developer should be aware of it and the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals could be effected since the structure would be closer to the right of way after the widening. Mr. Scheel stated that this could make the property unusable. Mr. Coburn advised that there would be nothing in the lease that would allow them to acquire more property, even if this happens, and that if they could continue at this location for 5 years, they could probably recoup their investment for this renovation. The representatives further stated that updating this station was in keeping Frith the industry's trend of renovating a11 facilities; that what is being proposed is in keeping with the size of the site; that this change will keep them competitive, but will not increase the traffic flow on the site; and they would probably do the re-striping of the adjacent lot themselves. Mr. Deichmann advised that a letter has been sent to the owner of the larger parcel citing several violations of the property maintenance ordinances including the striping, but there has been no response as yet. In reference to forcing the owner of the property to lease more area, Assistant Law Director Dubelko advised that since there are separate owners, he thinks there might be a problem, however he would really have to study both leases to decide what could be done, but having access from one lot to another could give the city some authority to get something done on the adjacent lot. He also believed that the Commission could eliminate the access if they were not willing to comply with the Conunission's requests. Mr. Gorris requested that the Building Department bring any plans to the next meeting that are on file for the adjacent property, probably those submitted when Chuck E. Cheese was approved; and at that time he would like an update as to whether or not there has been a response from the landlord, and if not what action is to be taken. B. Gorris moved to forward the Shell Oil Company site plan for the new food mart, canopy, and dispensers at Lorain and Clague Road to the Architectural Review Board for their input; to the Safety Department for their input; we would like for the Building Department if possible to find any plans as they relate to the adjacent development that would show parking and/or striping; we would also like to lmow at the next meeting if the landlord has responded to the City's request to address the deficiencies on the lot; and further request that the developer to pursue with the owner of the property the striping and the internal traffic flow to coincide with what could be an increase in the traffic flow of the egress from the easterly lot line through the larger property, seconded by T. Morgan, and unanimously approved. 3) Horizons Activities Center, 26272 Butternut Ridge Road Proposal to erect a pavilion. Mr. D. Smith, Development Director of the Horizons Activity Center, explained that this is their second site which is being leased from the City and is now being used as a pre-school for handicapped children between 2-2 and 6 years old. They are building the pavilion under a commt,n-ity block grant and it is to be used for sumuner activities for handicapped children and impaired senior citizens. Mr. Gorris questioned if this is a permitted use in a residential district. Assistant Law Director Dubelko clarified that the Zoning Code provides specifically that the City is not subject to its own zoning laws, but will look into whether or not a lessee would have the same benefits as the City would have. The pavilion will be 30 by 50 feet with 4 by 8 feet openings which wi11 be screened. They are also going to develop a handicapped park and nature trails in the back of the property. There are no summertime developmental programs for handicapped children in the area at this 3 i