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Mr. Kluchin reviewed the site plan. The existing pool will be replaced with new parking and landscaping. The rear and side yard setback is 100 feet each which significantly restricts the use of the property. The new building would be setback 50 feet from the rear lot line and 46 feet from the side yard line. There will be a 6 foot metal aluminum fence around the pool and an 8 foot board on board fence will include a gate to ensure access to the ditch. Landscaping will be added to the site to provide abutting residents as much buffering as possible. Some of the existing trees in the area are in poor condition and will be removed. The building will be constructed using split face block colored to match the existing buildings and blue roof shingles to match the new awnings. The new owners are cleaning the grounds and working to enhance the site. Building anything along the rear of the site would require variances due to the restrictive setbacks. Mr. Malone said the Norway spruce trees are aggressive growers and provide good buffering. Ms. Nader asked if the dumpster enclosure would be gated as the dumpster was in poor condition. Mr. Kluchin said they would prefer not gating the dumpster enclosure as they become a maintenance issue. Members reviewed the standards and felt a conditional use permit was warranted. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Ms. Nader, to grant a conditional use permit for recreational facilities in a residential district to CMS 13-42: Kensington Court Apartments of 23307 Lorain Road which passed 4-0. Board members felt the required 100 foot rear and side yard setbacks were excessive and granting the variances would assist the owners to enhance the site. Granting the height variance for the fence would provide additional buffering to the abutting residents therefore the 2 foot height variance is also warranted. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Ms. Nader, to recommend BZA grant CMS 13-42: Kensington Court Apartments of 23307 Lorain Road the required setback variances needed which passed 4-0. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Ms. Nader, to recommend BZA grant CMS 13-42: Kensington Court Apartments of 23307 Lorain Road their request for a 2ft high fence variance in order to provide abutting residents additional buffering, which passed 4-0. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Ms. Nader, to approve the development plan for CMS 13-42: Kensington Court Apartments of 23307 Lorain Road which passed 4-0. CMS 13-45: North Olmsted Chrvsler Jeep Dodge Ram; 27500 Lorain Road Representatives: CJDR owner Paul Hrnchar Jr., Dorchen/Martin architect Frank Martin, and Neff & Associates engineer Jeff Plautz Ms. Wenger said the existing octagonal showroom and modular building will be removed and the service garage will remain and undergo updates. A new two-story 18,000 square foot dealership will be constructed south of the existing dealership with parking, lighting, landscaping and other site improvements. The Parcel is zoned General Retail Business and abuts General Retail to the southwest, east, north and Single Residence along most of the west property line. The new showroom will be a combination of storefront glass, aluminum composite metal panels, 2