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, ? concerned about adding tra?'ic on a side street which will hinder the residents using it. He reiterated that they should build a building which cau be accommodated by the existing drive, and he would not agree to a one way, exit only, drive as a solution. Mr. Herbster advised that a variance is based on a hardship that exists, not to construct a building that is too big for the lot. Mr. Strelau agreed to redesign the parking lot to eliminate the drive on Silverdale. Building Commissioner Conway advised this should not be referred to board of zoning appeals if they are going to redesign it, since there may be other issues he has to address. It was agreed that the proposal should be tabled until additional information is submitted. R Tallon moved to table the Silverdale Plaza proposal, 26324 Lorain Road, to a date later when a new proposal is presented, seconded by T. Brennan, and unaniinously approved. It was clarified that this would be tabled until new plans are submitted. 4) Ethan Allen Home Interiors, 26125-27 Lorain Road. Proposal to re-clad existing building. Mr. Mongello and Ms. Kemp-Kopco, architects, presented plans. Mr. Mongello explained that they were not adding onto the building, merely re-cladding it, and adding some windows aud awnings. They will be redoing the existing landscaping. The front facade will be raised about 4 feet. The parking area will be re-striped and handicapped spaces relocated. The lighting will remain as is. Ms. Kemp- Kopco advised that there are down lights mounted on the building and some in front shuiuig onto it. Mr. Tallon had no problems with the lighting. The building will be re-clad with Dryvit on two sides and will be painted on the east; cornices will be added on three sides and returned .somewhat on the east. Mr. Mongello explained that tlus will only be a showroom and purchases will be shipped from the warehouse. The members had no problem with the request. A. Manviug moved to refer the Ethan Allen Home Interiors proposal, 26125-27 Lorain Road, to re-clad existing building to the architectural review board, seconded by T. Herbster, and unauunously approved. It was decided that this proposal could go directly to BZD after the review by the arclutectural board. 5) St. Brendan's Church, 4242 Brendan Lane. Proposal to construct additions to school building. Conditional use permit is required. Mr. DelGuidice, architect, presented the plans for two additions on either side of the west annex in order to increase offices, the cafeteria, storage area. One addition will be 64 by 48 foot and the other will be 64 by 60 feet, with a total of 6,816 square feet. Since they are not increasing the amount of people, the parking will not need to be increased. They will match the existing materials and the brick is still available. Mr. Herbster questioned how close the corner of the building will come to the storm easement. Mr. DelGuidice believed it would be about 25 feet away. City Engineer Deichmann advised that his department would look into it. T. Brennan moved to approve the proposal for St. Brendan's Church, 4242 Brendan Lane, to construct additions to the school building, and to grant the conditional use permit. The motion was seconded by A. Mauuiug and unanimously approved. Since this would be matching the existing, this proposal would not be forwarded to the architectural review board. 6) Rini Rego Supermarket, 23100 Lorain Road. Proposal to construct addition to front of existing building. Mr. Draeger, architect, presented the plans and eaplained that they had presented several previous proposals, none of which were constructed. At this time, they are presenting plans reflecting the standard Rini/Rego look. This will be the same as the store on Great Northern Boulevard, with only a 4