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builds. Mr. Morgan reiterated that this rezoning should be done in conjunction with the master plan and would take several months. It was decided that this would never be completed in time to get it on the November ballot. It was clarified for Mr. Wilkins that the property was re-zoned specifically for the churches proposed plans, and could not be developed for any other use imder the present zoning. If the property were sold under the present zoning it would be an a speculative basis. It was also stated that if the proposal is rezoned to Mixed Use "D" a referendun would sti]1 13e required. J. Thomas moved that the Conunission should pursue whether or not it is within the budget to hire a planner for a limited period of time, a limited number of hours, to review this parcel in conjunction with the owner and the Planning Commission, either simultaneously or separately, to determine the best and most appropriate use for this parcel: 1) that the use have the least negative impact on the city, 2) that it has an economic benefit to the landowner (that it is marketable), and 3) that the final zoning classification conforms to the master plan, and that the landowner or the church will be provided with a copy of the Mi.xed Use "D" code restrictions for their review to determine if it is something that they are interested in pursuing and also that we come to some conclusion with the city planner and the landowner within 90 days (Mr. Thomas explained that even though there is only 1 more formal meeting, before the August vacation, he would be willing to form a subcommittee and work with the developer); and that this be tabled until then. It was determined that the church would prefer to have the proposal tabled in order to satisfy the lender. Mr. Gorris stipulated that the adjacent neighbor be re-notified. The motion was seconded by Mr. Skoulis. Roll call on motion: Thoma.s, Skoulis, Bowen, Gorris, and Hughes, yes. Mr. Morgan, no. Mr. Morgan explained that he believed that it will take much longer than 90 days to study this parcel with the master plan. Mr. Thomas clarified that his motion stated they would come up with sometYiing constructive within the 90 days, that could possibly be that additional studies would be needed. Mr. Morgan stated that the developer had lnown for a year what had to be done, and he did not believe tha.t this should be pushed through. The motion had carried. Chairman Gorris appointed Mr. Thomas as chairman of the committee to work with the church. Mr. Bowen and Mrs. Hughes will work with hi.m. V. COMMUNICATIONS: Ord. 91-103. It was explained that this was the legislation for the acquisition of right-of-way for Country Club Boulevard which the Commission had approved at the last meeting. B. Gorris moved to approve Ord. 91-103 as written since the Commission had approved this proposal at the last meeting, seconded by T. Morgan. Roll call: Gorris, Morgan, Bowen, Skoulis, and Thomas, yes. Mrs. Hughes abstained. Motion carried. VI. COMNIITTEE REPORTS: No items. VII. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Gorris explained that Mr. Conway had sent a letter explaining two minor changes to exteriors of structures which, if the Chairpeople of the various bodies within the city agreed, would not have to go through the approval process. Mr. Gorris had no problem with the relocation of an automatic teller window and the installation of a metal canopy at the Huntington Bank at 3mendment Stearns and Lorain Roadm However, he believed that a proposal to i.nstall glass //23/91 block in a proposed game room at 27749 Lorain Road (at the intersection of see attachedI,orain, Porter, and Butternut Ridge Roads) should be heard since this area is letter. so visible. Mr. Conway explained that the Building Department stopped them from 4