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Denver Brooker with Forum Architects was sworn in and said the owner was converting an <br />existing building into a new dealership. The plan includes developing a section of the <br />undeveloped parcel to the east, consolidating both parcels into one, and minor building <br />modifications. The variance for the 17 display cars is due to the riparian setback and only one <br />third of the lot can be developed. Seven vehicles will be displayed on pads along the front of the <br />property and ten parlcing spaces are for display/inventory. Landscaping will be used to tie the <br />two lots together and malce them consistent with the dealerships across the street. The variance <br />for the building is due to the 2 foot 6 inch building addition and the glass canopies which extend <br />beyond the new entrance an additional 5 feet. The building extension is a minor request <br />considering the outcome of the project. The canopies are stainless steel and glass which will be <br />very light and help achieve a high end appearance. <br />Mr. Mitchell said the east lot will be used to display vehicles and the front west parlcing is for <br />customers and employees. The front entrance will be built out 2 feet 6 inches and includes a <br />canopy which will extend an additional5 feet beyond the wall. The window canopies will <br />extend 3 feet 6 inches beyond the new entrance. He noted that the applicant did a good job <br />maintaining green space and saving as many trees as possible. Mr. Lopez aslced how common it <br />was for dealerships to have multiple vehicles displayed and Mr. Mitchell said it was common. <br />His only concern is that customer parlcing is maintained as such. <br />Ms. Wenger said she supports the request for the vehicle display areas. The applicant shows the <br />required setbaclc and included extensive landscaping which is consistent with his dealerships <br />across the street and has worlced to preserve as much green space as possible. Also about one- <br />third of the east lot is unusable. The building variances are warranted as the canopies are elegant <br />and enhance the building. The building will become non-conforming as it encroaches into the <br />setbaclc so will not set future precedence for expanding as any addition would require they return <br />for a variance and special permit. The building encroachment itself is minimal but the <br />architectural affect it will have on the site will be significant. <br />Ms. Rudolph read a letter from a neighbor with concerns that lighting would adversely affect <br />their property and requested some type of buffering to ensure glare is minimal. Mr. Mitchell said <br />the photometric plan shows the readings meet code requirements but the applicant can provide <br />shields or use lower wattage bulbs. Mr. Gareau advised the board to forward the letter to the <br />BZD committee to address the concerns as such matters were within their jurisdiction. <br />Mr. Lopez said he didn't object to the 17 display vehicles and the addition to the building will <br />enhance the entire area. The board should look at lighting for the neighbors and forward the <br />letter to council to ensure the neighbors are not adversely impacted. Mrs. Diver said the requests <br />are not excessive and she does not object to the request. Mrs. Bellido said the enhancement will <br />Uenefit not only the applicant but the city as well. Ms. Rudolph aslced if any approvals should be <br />based upon lot consolidation and limiting the type of vehicles which can be displayed. Mr. <br />Gareau said Planning recommended approval based on lot consolidation and he would not <br />recommend conditioning what type of vehicles could be displayed. Ms. Wenger said the display <br />area is not in front of the building, will not impede visiUility nor distract from the buildings <br />appearance as the majority of the displayed vehicles are on the vacant lot.