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picked up and the new fagade, it is a win-win situation. Mr. Conway previously asked the applicants to show representation of what it might be because between now and the time this process is completed, there might be new tenants and have a better handle on what the final outlook would be. Mr. Allan indicated it is an improvement and he is all for it. Mr. Koeth questioned if there were any comments or questions from the audience. No further comments were made. Mr. Koeth motioned to recommend to the Board of Zoning Appeals the approval of Brooklor Shopping Center of 25905-26035 Lorain Rd. proposal, which consists of installation of a new loading door and revised parking layout. The motion was seconded by S. Asseff and unanimously approved. Motion Carried. 2. Bravlio Roldan; 23055 Lorain Road: Proposal consists of adding a Sunroom to the existing structure. Note: Planning Commission will need to refer this proposal to the Board of Zoning Appeals, as variances are required. Chairman Tallon called all interested parties forward to review the request. Steve Merdes the contractor came forward to review the request. Mr. Koeth questioned what variances were needed. Mr. Conway reviewed that the variances needed were a 5 foot rear yard variance and a 24 foot side yard variance. He indicated the property is commercial abutting to the rear so the applicant only needs 25-foot rear yard, but they are only disclosing 20 feet and a 75 feet setback off of W. 230"' and the applicant is showing 31 feet. Mr. Conway indicated it should be noted that if the lot were residential a bigger back yard would be needed, but not a 50 feet side yard, Because it is a commercial lot then the 75-foot on the side street and 25 feet in the rear. Mr. Conway indicated the Building Department has asked the applicant for some disclosures on what takes places on the property. Mr. Merdes indicated the owner rents the space and performs some car repairs. Mr. Conway indicated the applicant needs the sunroom for health reasons and it is not supposed to be air conditioned or heating. He indicated that however the Board seemed fit to recommend to Board of Zoning Appeals would be up to the Board. Mr. Allan indicated he drives by the place daily, as it sits on the East End of Lorain Road it is not appealing. His opinion is to not allow the sunroom to happen. W. Allan indicated a sunroom is not a good project for a commercial property. Mr. Koeth indicated he agreed with Mr. Allan and questioned where the sun would be coming from if the sunroom has an awning on it. Mr. Merdes indicated there would be plastic sunlight's on the roof. He indicated it would be a screen room, but with glass. Mr. Tallon suggested the applicant is adding a temporary building to a permanent structure. Mr. Merdes questioned that if the structure were made out of block would it be acceptable. Mr. Koeth indicated if the structure were changed, the applicant would have to appear before Architectural Review Board. Mr. Koeth questioned if the applicant were to add to the building with a permanent structure, wouldn't the applicant have to shape up the main building. Mr. Conway indicated if the applicant wanted something more representative, the Building Department would not have accepted the plans submitted. He indicated Architectural Review Board would not see this issue until Planning Commission recommends to Board of Zoning Appeals. In either case, the applicant must be recoinmended to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Conway indicated the only reason he accepted the plans is because of the limited impact of 2