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1_?. Mr. Freeh, contractor, explained that the owners will be renovating the facade and adding a new entrance on the east end of the building to accommodate the service area, the interior is being renovated at present, and an addition to the rear for a tool storage area and a door will be constructed. He clarified that the door is for the service area. The plans were explained to neighbors, Mrs. Duffy and Mrs. LaRosa, who were concerned about then adding any additional lights since the lights on the site now axe a problem. The members discussed the plans with the neighbors and individually. Assistant City Engineer McDermott advised that some of these parcels were assembled. Mr. Gor_ris questioned if there was sufficient parking with the additions since no parking is shown. Mr. Gorris stated that the Commission could not act on this without seeing a parking plan. The Conmnission originally asked for a.landscape buffer on Lorain Road which is now in court; however, the neighbors questioned why there could not be some landscaping an the side street where the fence is almost to the sidewalk. It was decided that this should be tabled Until a parking plan is presented and Chairman Gorris noted that if they make a wrong move this evening, it could jeopardize their position in court. Assistant Law Director Dubelko advised that whenever a developer adds to a building and incrEases the floor area the developer is required to bring parking up to code and the members would like to see plans with parking, lighting, and landscaping. Mr. McDermott will bring in the assembly plats at the next meeting since there is some doubt if the last parcel was ever assembled. L. Orlowski moved to table the Halleen Chevrolet Inc., 27932 Lorain Road, proposal to renovate building and eonstruct two small additions, until the Comnission can receive proper landscaping and parking schemes that would identify where everything is on these lots and showing the asseMblies of all parcels, seconded by B. Gorris, and unanimously approved. Chairman Gorris advised that there would be a 5 minute recess prior to heaxing the next item. At this point Mr. Thomas asked to be heard before the recess and before the discussion of the Ice Cream Parlor since he would be excusing himself fran tha.t discussion. He advised that before there was any discussion of the Iee Cream Parlor he had called the Assistant Law Director and ha.d advised him that his family did own property on either side of this development, but that he had no financial interest in it. Mr. Dubelko had indicated that there would not be a conflict. At the first meeting on.this project, he advised the Commission and Phr. Benik of the situation, and it did not seem that Mr. Benik had any difficulty with this; however, at the last meeting when Mr. Benik did not get recommendations for all of the variances that he requested, he implied that he did have a problem with Mr. Thomas's participation. Those discussions were preliminary, but tonight's discussion would be on the final plans, and Mr. Thomas advised that he will abstain from this discussion, and any future discussion in order to create a better comfort level for the Conuni.ssion and for Mr. Benik. Chainnan Gorris reconvened the meeting. Ice Cream Parlor/Restaurant, 27045 Lorain Road. . Proposal to construct new building (existing building will be demolished). Heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals on August 4, 1993. Mr. Agnew, architect, presented the plans. At this point, Mr. Gorris advised Mr. Benik that at the last meeting which Mr. Benik attended, Mr. Benik had interrupted the meeting and Mr. Gorris had to call the police. Mr. Benik left before the police arrived; however, should Mrm Benik choose that behavior either tonight, or in the future at any meeting that Mr. Gori-is chairs, he will call the police and if Mr. Benik leaves, he, personally, will mvear out a warrant for Mr. Benik's arrest. Mr. Ab ew stated that it had previously been decided that he would be making the presentation. He advised that the proposal is to construct 6