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Mr: Lasko invited all interested in viewing the plans to come forward and provided time to review the plans. Mr. Andrako asked if there would be lights left on all night and if not when they would be turned off. Mr. Rerko questioned how the outside lights would be controlled. Mr. Conway advised that lights are required to be turned off within one hour of closing. Mr. Serne advised that all lights are on timers which turn lights on at dusk and off at midnight. Commissions findings of chapter 1118 Conditional Use permit: (a) The use is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and is a continuance of the use. There will be no objectionable influences. (b) The site can accommodate the use consistent with design standards and in conformance with the development regulations for the district as presented in presentation. (c) The proposal does not impede normal, orderly development of the area as the nature of the use is a less impactful use compared to surrounding uses of the district. (d) On-site and off-site traffic patterns will not adversely be impacted due to the existing traffic light. (e) Public facilities and services will not be adversely impacted or limited, in fact the parking .addition will enhance police and fire accessibility. ( fl The plans show no adverse impact on any neighboring property owners. J. ` Lasko moved to recommend granting John Knox Church of 25200 Lorain Rd a Conditional Use Permit based on the Commission's findings. R. Bohlmann seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. J. Lasko moved to approve the proposal for John Knox Church of 25200 Lorain Rd which consists of additional parking & new entryway with the following conditions: 1. The Building Department review and acceptance of newly submitted photometric plan meeting code requirements. . 2. Lot consolidation plat to be submitted and approved. 1The City Engineer's recommendation of moving the southeast swale inward onto the church's land and meet all engineering requirements. 4. On both island areas between the newly planted trees and along the east and west walkways as well as the southern edge closest to the Lorain Road side a series of low flowering shrubs or burning bushes are to be added to enhance the landscape appearance. R. Bohlmann seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. 2. Pet Smart Inc.; 26063 Great Northern Plaza: (WRD # 4) Proposal consists of adding indoor animal boarding facility. Note: Conditional Use permit is required. Ms. Wenger reported that PetSmart was expanding their store and proposes to include an indoor animal boarding facility. The intent is to expand using additional tenant space without enlarging the building, making minor exterior changes and requesting new signage. Indoor animal boarding facilities are conditional uses in the General Retail Business district; therefore, a conditional use permit is required. Mr. Conway advised the applicant that scaled drawings were needed for the new signage so an , accurate review of the variances could be determined. The plans show the facility will be more than'350 feet from residentially zoned property to the south. He recommended the commission