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garage. Mr. Ridden, the tenant, indicated that he would only be doing light service work and there would be no lifts in any of the bays. He would only use jacks on the cars for the type of automotive work he would be doing. Mr. Bohlmann questioned if it was the intent of the applicant to install overhead doors for each proposed bay. Mr. Ridden reviewed that additional doors would not be added, the cars would just be maneuvered within and around the building to get the cars in and out of the bays. Mrs. Hoff-Smith inquired if the safety forces had any objections to the plans considering the width of the drive and the radius in the back being very narrow. Mr. Ridden indicated that the fire marshal was at the site and did not voice any objections. Mr. Lyons indicated that they did not feel that the required parking spaces were needed as there was very little traffic to the site. Mr. Bohlmann suggested the applicant submit plans showing landbanked parking which would alleviate the need for adding the parking spaces or requiring a variance for not having the spaces. Discussion of findings: The proposed use is not permitted by right in any district, but only as a conditional use. The proposed use is not abutting schools or churches. Commissioners felt that there could be issues regarding increased noise, smoke, fumes and odors. The applicant was asked the usage of each of the buildings around their site. Mr. Lyons believed that there was a residential home to the east side of the front building, but east of the rear building would be open land. The buildings to the west of the applicants lot is a nail solon im`the front of the site with the owners home to the rear of the lot. To the north and south of the applicant's parcel there are residential subdivisions. Commissioners inquired if there would be any lighting added to the site. Mr. Lyons reviewed that there were three existing wall packs on the building. Commissioners believed there could be an issue regarding access and requested a safety report. Mr. Redden indicated that the hours of operations would be 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and occasionally he would be open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays for pick-ups and drop-offs. Mr. Koeth asked if there would be any proposed signs for the business. Mr. Lyons indicated that they would just add the tenant to the existing ground sign. Mr. Yager believed that the proposal should be tabled until a report from the safety department could be submitted, as there would be welders, torches, air compressors and vacuum cleaners used which could have adverse impacts. Architectural. plans need to be submitted which should show an access point out of the rear of the building and the layout of the interior of the building including showing the columns to clarify how the inside of the building would be used and get an idea of the interior circulation. The new site plan should also show the location of each of the neighboring properties building locations in relationship to the applicant's buildings. Resident Comments: Mr. Hudson an abutting neighbor voiced that he whished to get a better understanding of what is being proposed and questioned if he could view the new plans once submitted. Mr. Yager advised the resident that once he receives a notice that the applicants are returning for a second meeting he should contact the Planning Department and could view the case file that would contain all documents submitted to the city. Applicants were asked to bring their architect to the next meeting. S. Hoff-Smith moved to table Gajab Corporation of 30692 Lorain Roac1 their request for a use permit, vvith the following conditions: 1). Plan is to be sent to the Safety Forces for a 6