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k existing curb cuts. Two variances will be required, one for the east setback so that it can match the setback of the existing building which will keep more buffer area on the west and also an 8 foot variance, for the landscape buffer along Christman Drive (the side street), where a 10 foot buffer exists now; however, the eleven mature trees will remain in the buffer. He advised that the building could be placed on the parcel with no variance, but in order to do that, all the parking would have to be on the south and the green area in back would be lost. There is a residence the west but it also has a business in it. Mr. Acciarri advised that the two lots would be combined in phase three, but the owner wanted to keep it separate in case he might have to sell it. Chairman Tallon preferred that they combine both lots immediately, since the build.ing is planned right on the lot line which would create a problem with developing the eastern lot. In reference to the members' questions, Mr. Acciarri explained that the buildings wou.ld be attached, with a masonry wall between but there would be no access between the two. Mr. Brennan would like information on the lighting and signage since this might impact the development to the rear. Mr. Tallon would iike to see a south elevation (the existing building) to determine what is going to show over the existing building. Mr. Tallon suggested landbanking some of the parking in front since they do not need afll of them. It was decided that parking space shown as "5" could be landbanked and the sign moved to that area; also the two spaces, space marked "2" and the one next to it since it would be dangerous to have them so close to the incoming driveway. Mr. Smith explained their business was video production, post production, and duplications, and most of the business is by appointment and there is little drive by traffic. He believed that most of the-traffic would come in off Lorain and they .would need a sign to show where they are located. Mr. Acciarri believed that the people coming from the west would turn down Christma.n. The existing building would remain the same for the present, but would be renovated later on. After some discussion, it was decided to landscape all 5 spaces along front including the striped triangular area. Mr. Acciarri and Mr. Smith agreed. Mr. Smith explained that he had had some doubts about being that close to a motorcycle shop, but all they work on are Harley Davidsons and it is one of the cleanest operations he has ever seen. Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk advised that video production is not defined in the zoning code and would have to be approved as a permitted use. Chairman Tallon advised that the commission is going to make recommendation to board of zoning appeals based on the lots being combined since leaving the build.ing on the property line was the problem in the beginning. Mr. Acciarri advised that having separate lots is their safety net so it would be possible to sell it separately, if it were necessary. He questioned if some kind of restriction could be put on the east parcel. Assistant Law Director Dubelko did not think that this would be a good idea. He believed that it would be d.ifficult to convince the board of zoning appeals that there was a practical difficulty in developing this without a variance, since all they would have to do would be to combine the two lots under common ownership. Chairinan Tallon advised that the property line could be moved over 10 feet, but Mr. Smith stated that this lot was too narrow for what they needed originally. He does not intend to sell it, but it might become necessary. Mr. Smith claimed that if the building were moved out 10 feet, a lot of space would be lost, and the appearance of the building would not be as good. He will consider combining the lots. R Tallon moved to determine that the use of O. S. V. Productions is a like and similar use under the Business District conforming with dance, music, or voice studios, or office buildings. The motion was seconded by T. Brennau, and unanimously approved. R Tallon moved to refer the O.S.V. Production proposal, to the board of zoning appeals with the recommendation that the 8 foot variance on the west side of the property be granted for the west buffer, and that the plan will include landbanking two parking spaces on the northeast corner as well as the front five spaces abutting Lorain Road, so the sign can be moved to the corner of Lorain and Christman. Further the commission recommends that the variance be granted based on the combining of the two lots. The motion was seconded by A. Manniug and unanimously approved. Mr. Rymarczyk mentioned that the plan showed two ground signs. Mr. Smith 1?., 2