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.. - - Commission. He reviewed how he developed the by-laws and asked the Commissioners to take a few weeks to review them and he would let them know what he hears from his professor. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned if Mr. Patrick Lang used the existing ordinances and the Codified to write the by-laws. Mr. Patrick Lang indicated that he had used them both. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned Mr. Lang if Landmarks wants to adopt these by-laws will they be submitted to. the Law Department for approval. Mr. Lang suggested that Landmarks was on their own to come up with by-laws. V. NEW BUSINESS: l. Halleen KIA: 27726 Lorain Rd. Proposal consists of demolishing of two buildings and constructing one building. Mr. Lang gave each of the board members two maps, which showed parcels that are in the Landmarks district. He indicated that he believed that Halleen only had one parcel in the historical district. Quite a bit of discussion took place regarding what parcels were in the Landmarks district between the board members. The owner of the property indicated that Mr. Gareau Jr. gave him a map that shows that Halleen KIA's property is within the Landmarks district, the map that he sees tonight does not show their lots as part of the historical district. Mr. Lang indicated that for the interest of accuracy he would like to review the proposal as if it were included in the historical district. Mr. Suhayda the architect came forward to present the proposal. Mr. Suhayda indicated that the project would encompass the property from Lorain Road to Dewy, it will not include the flower shop or chiropractor shops. Two buildings along Lorain Road will be demolished. The first building to come out will be the old doctor's office on the corner of Lorain and Dewey. The building that houses KIA and Domino's will also be removed. Two other buildings on the site will be renovated. The first building is located on Porter Road, which houses All Tune. The back building which houses Kelly Tire Shop will be the second building renovated. The owners propose to build a two-story building that will be located on Lorain Road. The first floor will be the sales floor and the second floor will house offices. Parcels 232-10-024 and 025 will need to be rezoned. The proposal will go before the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Board and Council. There will be a 6-foot high earth mound landscaped buffer, which will separate the homes on Dewey and dealership. A lighting company has been contacted to address the type of lights that will be used on the front of the lot. Mr. Suhayda gave the board members a packet so they could see drawings of what each of the buildings would look like once they are completed. Mrs. VanAuken questioned if homes along Dewey Road would be removed. Mr. Suhayda answered "no" as two of the parcels are currently vacant. Mr. Barker questioned if Mr. Halleen owned all of the lots in question. Mr. Halleen indicated that he owned all the lots shown on the site plan. Mr. Suhayda reviewed each page of the packets the board members received. He indicated that the owners were trying to create historical type buildings and bring them up to the street. They will be using rod iron, and landscaping, stone work to help tie in the buildings. Mrs. VanAuken questioned if they expected an increase in traffic. Mr. Suhayda believed that the traffic would remain the same, as the dealership will be the same. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned if it would only be a KIA dealership. Mr. Halleen indicated that it would remain a KIA dealership. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned if the buildings would be 15feet from the sidewalks. Mr. Suhayda suggested the setback would match the distance of the existing buildings on the corner. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned if there would be any car pads placed in front of the building. Mr. Suhayda suggested that only landscaping would be in front of the building. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned the brickwork that would be used on the side of the building. Mr. Suhayda reviewed that a