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agreeing to consolidate a11 the parcels. They are not changing impervious surface. Ms. Wenger said Mr. Bohlmann's concerns could be addressed through code enforcement and did not believe it should be tied to the development application. Mr. Copley said they would address all property maintenance issues on the parcel being reviewed. Mr. Bohlmann asked if the applicant is required to install the brickscape. Ms. Wenger said she believed it appropriate to allow the applicant to address those requirements when they return with a development plan for the entire dealership. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Bohlmann, to recommend BZA grant CMS12-29 Ganley Honda of 25796 Lorain Road the following variances: 1. A 65 foot variance for front (all uses) setback; code requires building (and any display merchandise) to be set back 75 feet from the right-of-way, applicant shows display (4) and inventory (12) vehicles within the required setback, Section 1139.07 table. 2. A 10 foot variance for front parking setback; code requires 20 feet, applicant shows 10 feet, Section 1139.07 table. Mr. Malone said the commission's recommendation for approval is based upon the front line of site being consistent throughout the dealership and eliminates a curb-cut along Lorain Road. Roll call: Nader, Walker, Anderson, Rerko, Malone yes; Bohlmann -no. Motion passed 5-1. Mr. Bohlmann said his vote was based upon his opinion that the applicant should address the storm water system, fencing, curbing and brickscape at this time for approval. Mr. Anderson said his vote was based upon the variances requested and that other issues with violations of any building and engineering codes would be handled administratively. Mr. Rerko and Ms. Nader agreed that issues pertaining to water retention were outside the scope of review for the commission and should be handled by the city engineer. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Ms. Nader, to approve the proposal for CMS12-29 Ganley Honda of 25796 Lorain Road with the following conditions: 1. Engineering and property maintenance inspections conducted and applicants addressing any violations found. 2. Callery pear trees installed 2-1/2"caliper and defined as being either a Cleveland select or Aristocrat. Installation sizes for creeping juniper should be 3gallon containers and fountain grass lgallon containers. 3. Approval is contingent upon all lots being consolidated. Roll call: Nader, Walker, Anderson, Rerko, Malone yes; Bohlmann -no. Motion passed 5-1. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Mr. Mahoney's absence was excused and the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p . ? Greg Ma e, Chair Approved gRo_ii?, onna Clerk of Co 'ssions 2