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layout as written. The motion was seconded by K. O'Rourke and unanimously approved_ ? Motion Carried. 2. C&M Street Performance Inc.29919 Lorain Rd. Proposal consists of determination of similar use possible, Conditional Use Group. Chairman Tallon called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Scanlon, Attorney, and Mr. Rego came forward to review the proposal. Mr. Scanlon indicated that the purpose of this proposal is to occupy the facility in a use not substantially dissimilar to present use. The company would assembly high performance vehicles and an accessory use would be the retail sale of automobile parts. NIr. Scanlon went on to review the operation hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with a half day on 5aturday. The applicants expect to have no more than ten employees and would not expect to have significant customer stop-in traffic. He indicated that presently with the Conditional Use Permit that 29 parking spaces are permitted for the existing use. He indicated that the only significant change to the interior of the building would be the installation of an automotive spraying paint booth. Mr. Scanlon indicated that also present was Mr. Gary Richie the assembler and manufacturer from Spray Bake of the booth who has installed similar booths in the City at prior times. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned the venting of spraying paint booth. Mr. Richie came forward and indicated that the ventilation of the booth is similar to an installation at the North Olmsted Collision Center. Mr. Richie indicated that at that tune Spray Bake presented the documentation for the required EPA installation permit. He also indicated that there are other facilities in the area that Spray Bake has. dealt with, such as Motor Cars and Suburban Autobody. He indicated that those particular installations, due to the heavy usage, require an EPA installation permit. Mr. Richie indicated the since Mr. Rego would have limited painting, so an EPA permit is not required for this particular installation. He indicated that OSHA and NFPA approve the ventilation system, and he has never been rejected for an EPA permit. Mrs. O'Rourke indicated that she is concerned that the area to the rear is Residential, having day care centers to the west of the location. Mr. Richie indicated that is correct, however, across the street approximately 200 feet north, there is a body shop that has been in operation for many years. Mr. Spalding indicated to Mr. Rymarczyk that it is not a permitted use in the Zoning Code according to a letter from Dave Conway, he would like to know why it is not covered under pernutted use. Mr. Rymarczyk indicated that it is not covered by the Zoning Code. 1V1r. Spalding then questioned if there were any comparable facilities in this area. Mr. Rymarczyk responded no, not exactly the same. Mr. Scanlon indicated that the facility would assemble less than 15 automobiles a year, which is a very low production specialty automobile assembly. Mr. Tallon questioned if this facility is going to be similar to an assembly plant and also provide a retail store. Mr. Scanlon indicated that there would be a minimum amount of retail for people who wish to purchase high performance parts for existing high performance automobiles. Mr. Tallon questioned what the main business is being proposed. Mr. Scanlon replied it is the actual assembly of high performance automobiles, which would be a projected 80% of the gross revenues. Mr. Spalding questioned if it would be strictly custom automobiles only and not assembly line type of operation. Mr. Scanlon reiterated that the automobiles would be strictly custom built, having the chassis purchased from an assembler and the engines would be purchased from General Motors. He indicated that these automobiles are individually assembled. Mr. Spalding questioned if all the assembly would all be performed inside the building. Mr. Rego 2