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Mr. Allen, architect, explained that they will be relocating the existing book store into a separate building that will be constructed on the westerly portion of the site and they will be adding nine classrooms and offices between the existing hall and the rectory. The easternmost drive, and the lights on it, will be relocated to the east of a line of existing pine trees and beside an existing home which will become a convent. The bookstore is on two levels with a terrace and coffee shop; it will be handicapped accessible; and the lower level will be used as a meeting hall. All the materials will match the existing church with the same brick, shingles, and arches. The house to the west is privately owned. They will keep as much of the existing landscaping as possible, but two large pine trees will have to be removed for the drainage system. It was clarified that the senior housing complex which is to be developed by Mr. Coury would be to the west of this property, and that the diocese would not be constructing auother one on its vacant property, but will be selling it to Mr. Coury to develop. He clarified that the parking for the bookstore was put in front because of the grade change and so it would handicapped accessible. Mr. Brennan commented that the rest of the complex had green space in front and this would be the only front parking area. Mr. Tallon asked if they could do some mounding in the 20 foot front setback to obscure the parking lot and continue the green area: Regarding the parking, Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk explained that the parking complied and could be considered a simultaneous use. The developer was asked to show where the curb cuts were located across the street. Father F1ynn, speaking from the audience, stated that the curb cuts were not directly across and went into a shopping center with a restaurant. R. Tallon moved to refer the proposal for St. Clarence Catholic Church, 30106 Lorain Road, to the architectural review board for their input, seconded by K O'Rourke, and unanunously approved. The proposal will have to return to plauniug commission. N. NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND SUBDIVISIONS: 1) Schmidt Assembly Plat. The proposal is to combine permanent parcel Numbers 234-08-1, 3, 4, 5 And 234-09-12 into one (1) parcel, which is the site of the currently proposed Soccer Zone facility. Location is the south side of Lorain Road west of the North Olmsted Industrial Parkway. Zoning is limited Industry - Industrial Park entirely. Continued from plauuing commission Apri19, 1996. Mr. Schmidt presented the proposal to combine the property proposed for the Soccer Zone. The members had no problem with the request. R. Tallon moved to accept the Schmidt Assembly Plat proposal to combine permauent parcel Numbers 234-08-1, 3, 4, 5 and 234-09-12 into one (1) parcel, which is the site of the currently proposed Soccer Zone facility. Location is the south side of Lorain Road, west of the North Olmsted Industrial Parkway. Zoning is limited Industry-Industrial Park entirely. The motion was seconded by T. Brennan, and unauiuiously approved. 2) Krejci Lot Split and Assembly Plat The proposal is to re-align PeiYnanent Parcel Nos. 232-18-006 and 232-18-040 into two (2) rectangular (aud approxdmately equally sized) parcels. Location is the east side of Porter Road opposite Wisteria Drive. Zoning is A-Residence, Single, entirely, and the proposal conforms to the frontage and area requirements of the zoning code. Mr. Krejci presented the proposal which would even the property lines. There is a house on one lot. R. TaIlon moved to accept the Krejci Lot Split and Assembly Plat, the proposal to re-align Pennanent Parcel Nos. 232-18-006 and 232-18-040 into two (2) rectangular (and approximately equally sized) parcels. Location is the east side of Porter Road opposite Wisteria Drive. Zoning is A-Residence, Single, 3