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as to were the property line was located. Mr. Suhayda commented that he did not know that yet. Mr. Conway commented that the applicant does not know how far offthe property line the structure would actually be then. Mr. Suhayda suggested that he did not know for sure. The intent is to line up the structure with the existing dominos building. Mr. Conway questioned what the architect's best guess would.be. Mr. Suhayda indicated that they would be approximately lOfeet from the property line. Mr. Conway informed the board members that the variance request would need to be modified to 65feet for front setback. He questioned what the measurement of the.display of vehicles would be. Mr. Suhayda indicated that they too would line up with the buildings. Mr. Conway indicated that the display of vehicles and the structure will need a 65foot variance, for items 1, 2, and 3. Mr. Suhayda indicated that was correct. The owners have met with the Landmarks Commission as well as some of the Council members in order to work with the City. Landmark wanted the building closer to the street to match the CVS building that will go across the street. The owners are presenting a historical look to the project although the site is not in the historical district. Councilman Gareau Jr. commented that he met with the owners and the architect around the same_time he was meeting with the CVS architects. Mr. Halleen came to council to'work with the City. Dealing with the variances that axe being requested tonight, and keeping the building close to the road accomplishes two things; the first thing it does is keep some of the show area lirruted. Secondly, it keeps the building in line with what is being done on the CVS site as well as the two historical buildings east of the site. By having the building close to Lorain it keeps any type of sale activity away from the resident district which is to the north of the site. The first proposal had the building in the middle of the lot and the Zoning and Development board asked that it be moved forward. By agreeing to 6ring the building forward KIA's ability to have the cars seen along Lorain Road is cut back, but they wanted to work with the City .so they moved it forward. Mr. Hebebrand indicated that he would like to see the back two lots stay residential. A month ago the Planning Commission turned down a plan to rezone the two lots. Mr. Gomersall indicated that the board was not present to address the back two parcels or rezoning, the board can only deal with the variance issues. NIr. Conway indicated that Planning Commission would address rezoning the lots as well as Council. Dr. Smith Dorey believes that looking at the variances and building now is putting the cart before the horse. The rezoning of the lots have not been approved. So why would you address a building that depends on the lots being rezoned? Mr. Halleen is asking for variances and the lots have not been approved. Mr. Gareau commented that the Planning Commission turned down the rezoning and recommended that the Board of Zoning Appeals turn down the variance requests. One of the benefits of the Board of Zoning Appea.ls is complete plans are submitted. When a rezoning by Planning Corrunission takes place there does not have to be detailed plans submitted it's just rezoned that is it. Here every one knows what has been approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals. They can condition it upon either rezoning or a use variance but, that is not before this board at this time. The applicants are restricting themselves to what you see. here tonight. Dr. Smith Dorey indicated that the Dewy residents were getting tired of coming to City Hall about all of this but, that will not stop us. IVIr. Pacsuta 12