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applicants had put the land-banked parking into the calculations for the variance. Mr. Loesch indicated "that is conect". Mr. Conway questioned the law director if they could use the 4.5 ratio in the motion so it could be used for future parking calculations. Mr. Gareau suggested that when the City is considering adopting a formula that was scientifically developed for this type of mall, it only make sense to not.only adopt it but also uniformly use it through out the entire mall. He would suggest that in the future the Building Commissioner when making these types of calculations for the mall area use the 4.5 ratio parking/car standard. Mr. Rinker reviewed the size of the existing mall and its square footage compared to other existing regional malls. Mr. Gareau commented that the men her.e tonight are businessmen and they should knbw if they do not have enough parking spaces for people to use their facility, then they are going to lose business. He believes they know what they are doing and has no problem with using the 4.5 ratio for parking/car requirement as a standard. J. Konold motioned to approve Great Northern Mall of Great Northern Mall of PP 236-09-002 & 003, 235-28-001and 236-14=004 their request for variance 1123.12; which consists of the number of car parking spaces and that the following variance be granted: A.variance for parking spaces (code requires 6494, applicant shows 5277). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1161.05, and that the variance that is granted be adopted as a standard for future development within said mall. A1so that the 4:5 ratio for parking/car calculations be - used by the building department in the future. The motion was seconded by J. Maloney and unanimously approved. Varianee Granted. 13. Halleen Kia; 27726 Lorain Rd. Request for variance 1123.12. The proposal consists of a new structure and parking lot. The following variances are requested: l. A 70 foot variance for building front yard setback (code requires 75 feet, applicant shows 5 feet) section 1139.07. 2. A 5 foot variance for parking setback (Lorain Road) (code requires 20 feet, applicant shows 15 feet) section 1139.07. 3. A 5 foot va.riance for parking setback (code requires 20 feet, applicant shows 15 feet) section 1139.08. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections 1139.07 and 1139.08. NOTE: The 70-foot variance for the front yard setback of the building may be reduced several feet pending a survey drawing of the property. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties forward to review the variances requested. The oath was administered to Mr. Suhayda, the architect, Mr. Halleen, the owner, Councilman, Gareau Jr., Dr. Smith Dorey, Mrs. Marguerite, Miss Thompson, Mr. Hebebrand, Mr. Pacsuta, and Mr. Corell each 'concerned neighbors whom came forward to review the request. Mr. Gomersall indicated that everyone will have an opportunity to speak. He asks that when the neighbors speak they not repeat themselves. Mr. Conway indicated that there needed to be clarification on a couple of issues. The notice said parking variances and it is actually a display of vehicles. He questioned if the architect had a clear defirvition 11