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i- ' on the plans received 8/1/07. D. Rerko seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. V. NEW BUSINESS: ? 1. John Knox Church consolidation plat; 25200 Lorain Road: (WRD # 1) Tlie proposal is to consolidate Permanent Parcel Numbers 231-33-022 and 231-33-023 into one parcel. The consolidated parcel will be 7.358 acres. The location is on the north side of Lorain Road and across from Great Northern Blvd. Zoning is Retail Business, General from the centerline of Lorain Road to 500 feet north of the centerline of Lorain Road. Zoning is B, Residence, Single for the remainder of the property. The existing parcel 231-33-023 conforms to the. width and area requirements of the Zoning Code (Retail Business). The existing parcel 231-33-022 does not conform to either of these requirements. The required width is 150 feet, and the actual width is approximately 80 feet. The required area is 40,000 square feet, and the actual' area is approximately 19,000 square feet. The proposed consolidated parcel will conform to the width and area requirements of the Zoning Code. Ms. Wenger reviewed that the Commission and City Council made their approvals for the church's new parking lot and entryway subject to the church's two lots being consolidated. One of the two lots is currently non-conforming, and the consolidation will create one conforming lot. Mr. Zwick advised that they were consolidating the lots as requested. J. Lasko moved to approve John Knox Church consolidation plat for 25200 Lorain Road to eliminate the non-conforming lot by consolidating it into one conforming lot. R. Bohlmann seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. 2. Frostville Museum; Rocky River Reservation: (WRD # 4) Proposal consists of a master plan for the museum. Ms. Wenger reviewed that the new restroom facility at the site was part of the Metropark master plan for future development of Frostville Museum. The Olmsted Historical Society in partnership with the Cleveland Metroparks is working on improvements at the site. OHS salvaged the old carriage house from the Stearns home site (Fire Station #2) and the building will b.e converted into restrooms. Other elements of the master plan will be completed over time. Mr. Conway advised that the Metroparks is a separate government entity which does not require building permits. However he is required to see that the zoning codes are met when development takes place. Due to the uniqueness of the development he is not sure how to address the site as it is zoned single family residence which does not allow the proposed development. The city should look at creating a zoning classification for the area. 1VIr. Collins advised that the minor engineering issues would be addressed as the development proceeds including 2-inch sanitary lines. Mr. O'Malley advised that the Metropark is partially exempted being a State or other government division. Although the Museum is before the city to try their best to meet our zoning codes and in deference to the Metroparks he recommends the corimriiission pass upon the plan and send it forward for final approval. Mr: Schumann, Vice President of the Olmsted Historical Society and Steven Knowles, Metroparks Engineer, reviewed the plan.' Mr. Schumann reviewed that the OHS just recently adopted the master plan but due to the OHS being a non-profit organization it is subject to possible changes. At this point they are on schedule and hope to continue to complete their plan. Curreritly the carriage house is atop cinderblocks waiting the sewer connection once the 2