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t family residence district to general retail business district. NOTE: This ordinance was addressed at the July 13, 1999 Planning Commission meeting at which time it was denied. Chairman Tallon called all interested parties forward to discuss Councilman, Gareau's request. Councilman, Gareau came forward to review his request. Councilman, Gareau apologized for not attending the last meeting in which the ordinance was discussed, but he thought the Planning Commissioners were on vacation as was Council. He thanked the board for allowing him the opportunity to present his proposal. He suggested that he would start at exhibit A(a photograph looking north from corner of Dewey Road and Lorain Road). Councilman, Gareau passed out photos for the board to review. The three parcels that need to be rezoned are presently unoccupied at this time. The parcels are north west of properiy currently zoned as general retail business. The area that is shaded dark green on the parcel map page is presently zoned general business retail, the area that is highlighted red with blue lines through the center is the area in question. The ordinance concerns sub lots 3, 4, and 5 on the map. He indicated that he had met with the Building Commissioner and the City Engineer earlier that day. He believed if the Commissioners looked at the zoning map that was provided, the Commissioners would understand why the map is less than precise as to where the zoning line falls. He suggested that while speaking with the Building Commissioner and City Engineer the area indicated by the green and red marker is accurate and what the Building Commissioner would base his opinion on. The green boarder line on the north actually cuts across the middle of the lot, (Parcel 232-10-044) where the line runs from north to south. Currently there is a building located in the middle of the zoning line. On a future date that mistake will need to be conected as there is no reason a parcel should be splii down the center. The area in question is parcels 232-10-024 and 025 only, It was found that parcel 232-10-023 was already zoned general business retail. Which means parcel 232-10-023 would not need to be rezoned, according to the opinion of the Building Corrunissioner. Councilman, Gareau indicated that the reason he took interest in the rezoning of the proposed area was, he would like to establish a standard by which the City could follow on the west side of town, as well as future development for the center of the town. He reviewed that he had worked very closely with Mr. Schill on developing a facility that would enhance the appearance of the historical district. Councilman, Gareau presented a site plan of a building and indicated that the plan was not a submittal but rather an indication of what Mr. Halleen would like to do if the rezoning is passed. The area in question is a car dealership, which IVIr. Halleen owns. Presently the cars are parked all over the lot. The proposed building would sit about 10 feet off of Lorain Road and 70feet east of Dewey, which would require a variance for front setback. The suggested building would be constructed entirely out of brick and mimic the existing historical buildings. There are presently 4 buildings on the site, and 1VIr. Halleen has indicated -- that he would be willing to use globe lighting, rod iron fencing and to coordinate the colors of -the existirig - buildings. Councilman, Gareau suggested he had met with the property owners to the north and west and as expected there were some concerns that would need to be addressed. He suggested that he had instructed 1VIr. Schill, (the architect), that he needed to address any issue or concerns prior to the plans being reviewed by the Board of Zoning and Appeals, Plannuig Commission and Board of Zoning and Development. He indicated that mounding as well as trees would be used to buffer the neighboring properties. The mounding and trees would be anywhere from 4 foot to 6 feet high, with low-level lighting placed on Halleen's property. The two parcels in question would be strictly used for displaying vehicles. He would like to see the City incorporate a more unique architectural style, such as brick, masonry, neutral colors, earth tones, awnings, things of that nature. Buildings could be brought closer to the road on an as needed bases. Councilman, Gareau indicated that he would like to see the proposed development be used as an example for other businesses in the historical district as well as other areas along Lorain Road. Currently there are still a number of homes on the west end of Lorain and he would like to make sure that all those homes don't turn into strip centers. The Planning Commission had indicated at their last meeting that they felt ihis would be spot zoning. He commented that he didn't feel it was a case of spot rezoning, as he would like to just clarify the area to make it consistent. He indicated that he would also set up measures to make sure 5