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was needed in a inechanic shop. Mr. Mertes suggested that it would be a Leisure room for the owner. Mr. Spalding questioned if the room was for the owner or customers. Mr. Mertes indicated that it will be for both. Mr. Spalding suggested that he understood the plan was to have the addition for the owner's benefit only. Mr. Hreha questioned if the owner planned on living in the garage. Mr. Mertes indicated that he did not think the owner planned on living in the garage. Mr. Allan remarked that he does not want the addition at all and he is surprised that the variances were granted. He does not feel that the proposal is in the best interest of the city and believes that the structure now is an eye sore and is not needed. Mr. Hreha indicated that he agreed with Mr. Allan. Mr. Spalding indicated that it was the boards understanding in the beginn'ing of this that the owner needed a sunroom for his ailing legs. The board doe not see any benefit to adding a sunroom to a business. Mr. Dubelko reviewed that there is an assumption that when a proposal comes before the Planning Commission that it meets the basic minimums of the zoning code, or if it requires variances that they will be obtained. Mr. Conway brought the proposal before the board indicating the violations of the code and those have received variances. What the board has before them now is a proposal that complies with the code. The boards duties are now to review the proposal (i.e. look at traffic safety, esthetics) and make recommendations to improve the proposal to the extent practicable. Mr. Spalding invited audience members to come forward if they had any questions. Mr. Kilroy indicated that he has looked at the old Gulf gas station since it was placed on the site. The site has been a problem regarding bein? properly maintained from the start. A sunrooin would be a detriment to the neighborhood. The neighborhood is trying to clean the area up and adding to this eye sore is not going to help improve the area. Mr. Mertes reviewed that the addition would not be a glass enclosure it is an addition. Mr. Allan questioned if the garage owner worked on cars ar was it strictly self- serve. Mr. Mertes suggested that the owner still worked on cars. W. Spalding motioned to approve Braulio IZoldan (Roldan's Car Service) of 23055 Lorain Road their proposal, which consists of adding a Sunroom to the existing, structure. The motion was seconded by C. Allan and unanimously denied. Motion Deniecl. The clerk announced that the proposal would go before the Building Zoning and Development board June 12, 2001, at 6:30pm. 4. Tops Markets; 26666 Brookpark Rd. Ext. Proposal consists of removing the existing Ames store (104,330-sq. ft.) for new Tops Market & retail vuildings (77,920-sq. ft.). Note: This proposal was tabled at the April 10, 2001 Planning Cominission meeting. Actino, Chairman Spalding called all interested parties forward to review their proposal. Mr. Gerragnoli froin Top's supermarket fi-om New York and Mr. Tomczak with ADA Architects came forward to review the proposal. Mr. Gerragnoli reviewed that at the last meeting the Planning Commission wanted Top's to mee*. with the neighbors to address their concerns, which they have. Mr. Spalding requested that the applicant review first the differences that were made. Mr. Tomczak reviewed that the neighbors were concerned with the entrance of the store being near the north east side of the building so the entrance has moved to the south east side of the building. The truck docks will be facing the Brookpark Road ext. now. The retention drain will be enlarged to handle the increased water amounts from rain. Mounds on both sides of the store will be added as well as Australian pines, which will increase the buffer between he store and neighbors. Mr. Gerragnoli the residents were mainly concerned about the northern side of the property. A row of parking spaces was removed along the northern site and along he northern side of the building there will be green space i.e. grass which will eliminate the truck traffic. The dumpster truck will be once a week twice at the most and the time will be controlled. Deliveries will be made during day hours 8:00am to S:OOpm. Mrs. O'Rourke inquired if the fence had been addressed. Mr. Gerragnoli indicated that there will be a new 8foot board on board fence put up. Mr. Spalding questioned if the fence would be placed on the mounds or at ground level. Mr. Gerragnoli indicated that the new fence will be placed were the existing fence in now. Mr. Hreha 3