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Mr. Mahoney suggested a compromise of 45 days and Ms. Wenger felt that 45 days would be a good compromise as it would provide 30 days to work through issues and then an additional time for the submission and notice deadlines. She suggested the first meeting in May would be appropriate. Mrs. Meredith said the commission would expect detailed plans which include blue slate shingles, repainting the building, black fabric awnings over windows and door, shutters on either side of the windows, detailed landscaping plan for entire site, replace existing chain-link fence and dumpster enclosure and maintaining the dumpster within the enclosure. Ms. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Mahoney to table CMS10-35: Gyro George of 30791 Lorain Road until May 11, 2011 which was approved 6-0. CMS11-05: Catholic Charities Housing Corp. Senior Living Facility; 26855 Lorain Road Proposal consists of rezoning PPN 235-03-010, PPN 235-03-016 and a portion of PPN 235-03- 015, an area totaling approximately 2.2286 acres, from B-Single Residence District to Senior Residence District. Note: PDC tabled on 3/9/11. Ms. Wenger said she received notification that the applicant's funding application through OHFA was unsuccessful after public notices were released March 16, 2011. While they intend to continue to pursue the project and rezoning, some changes may need to be made as a result of the anticipated funding mechanism and also in response to issues raised at the last Commission meeting therefore they request to be tabled. IVIrs. Meredith moved, seconded iby Mr. Iterko, to approve the request of C1VIS11-05: Catholic Charities Housing Corp. Senior Living Facility of 26855 Lorain Road to be tabled until a future date which was approved 6-0. NEW BUSINESS CMS11-01: American Radiator; 30514 Lorain 12oad Representatives: Tom Kelly, property owner; William Kozik, American Radiator Ms. Wenger said the proposal is a request for a conditional use permit for an auto repair establishment. The future tenant said that the building will be used as a four-bay repair shop, no painting or body work will be conducted and the hours of operation will be 8am-6pm Monday thru Friday. The proposed site improvements include the removal of the existing guard rail, striping of the parking lot, and planting additional evergreen trees along the north property line. Minor property maintenance issues will be required to be addressed. Mr. Kelly said the property is a corner lot at Barton Road and reviewed the history of past uses. The proposed auto repair is relocating to have more space and is an established business in North Olmsted. The abutting residential neighbor indicated that he would like the guardrail to remain to ensure vehicles don't end up hitting his home. However he will follow the commission's recommendations. Ms. Wenger said an industrial guardrail was not warranted for the site but perhaps another type of product or landscaping could be used. Mr. Rerko said he recommend removing the guardrail and requested the southeast curb cut be 2