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J 1 PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 13, 1982 PAGE 2 in only a temporary clearing of the lot. She would like a fence to screen this from her property. Some shrubry has been planted recently and more is planned and a1so, Mr. Cook stated this additional storage area would help them keep the lot cleaned. Mrs. Jordan still would prefer a fence, since it will take some time for the shrubs to grow enou_gh to effect ively screen' the lo.t. Chairman Gorris quest- ioned if the plans as presented were sufficient. Mr. Gundy stated that he could evaluate these plans according to State Building Codes and City Ordinances quite easily since it is a simple addition. Mr. Morgan would like the Architectural Board to evaluate the need for a fence. B. Gorris moved to refer the proposed addition for the Lorain American Gas Station proposal to the Architectural Board of Review and also would like a clarification of the Ordinance on vehicle storage from the Law Department, seconded by T. Morgan, and unanimously approved. (3) Community Building, 26777 Lorain Rd. Proposal to change parking area. . Mr. Herschman stated that the present parking,easement (from the Great Northern Shopping Center) for the ten- nants of the building was being changed to a location to the rear of Childrens Palace and their on site parking is to be enler.ged. An existing garage (24' x 26') will be demolished and the road will be moved over and approximately 24 spaces will be added to the immediate parking area, and additional parking will be added across the street. The median strip on Country Club Blvd. will have to be changed, and this could cause problems with the entrance to St. Richa'rd's Church parking area. The median strip could be removed at this point and leave a wider opening. Mr. Roberts suggested a walkway from the rear of the bank building which will tie into the new parking area and the existing strip center walk. Mr. Herschman will take this up with the Great Northern Shopping Center Management. The Commission would like the City Engineering to review this proposal with respect to traffic flow. T. Morgan moved to refer the Community Building proposal to change parking area to the Engineering Dept for review, specifically, but not limited to: a) traffic flow pattern, b) median strip alterations on Country Club Blvd. keeping in mind the existing drive- way from the church property on the southwest corner c) the pedestrian walkway recommendation f rom the bank pro- perty of the new parking lot on the southwest (rear) corner of Children's Palace and that walk to be tied into the ex- isting strip walkway. These recomnendations are to be sent to the Safety Department for review with regard to safety vehicle operation, seconded by J. Roberts, and unanimously approved.