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J( parking for that. Mr. Sexstella indicated the teaching will be during off-hours. There would be one teacher and perhaps 3-5 students at a time. Mr. O'Malley pointed out that the notion of using the facility for seminars and workshops is not a use that is before the board. It appears it is another use that is being presented and requested; a similar use permit. They would have to start from scratch to analyze the use of this as a school, as far as where it fits into the code and if it's pernvtted in this districi; or not. He added if they are not proposing to have the workshops at this time, that it be clear that it is not being authorized. Mr. Koeth asked if there were any questions from the audience. Mr. James Kilroy stepped forward to express his concern about the type of operation they are proposing. He said it is a professional building and has been kept clean over the years. He wondered how they are proposing to attract business. He asked if they will attract business through signage. He is concetned about younger people coming in. He said they should be looking at a medical building for their purposes. If they don't attract the right kind of clientele, they might chase out the tenants in the other buildings. They would like something there that helps maintain the area. Mr. Paul Miller, a Councilman-at-Large for North Olmsted, came forward. He asked what requirements there are for a person. that applies tattoos or body piercing. He asked if there are any medical standards that person would have to meet. Mr. Sexstella replied the county requires CPR, first aid, blood born pathogen training. He said his group requires anatomy, wound healing, and wound care. Mr. Miller said theoretically if you meet those minimum requirements, which is not difficult, if you know how to do face painting, you can apply tattoos or do the body piercing. The state has no minimum standard. There is basic training that the county has that could be applied to a construction worker or any other :6eld, but it doesn 't make you proficient in health issues. Mr. Sexstella said he agrees. with some of what Mr. Miller said. He thinks there needs to be changes. They require apprenticeships and keep records. Mr. Koeth suggested that Mr. Sexstella give Mr. Miller a copy of all the literature that was passed out. W. Miller said he wants it to be clear that the business requirements Mr. Sexstella mentioned are not requirements of any professional board or certification standards. Mr. John Daley, the Councilman in Ward 2, which would house the proposed tattoo parlor, came forwar•d. He said not everyone that gets tattoos or body piercings is 16-18 years old or running wild in the streets. He said that fear needs to be put aside. He pointed out there is a tattoo parlor in Middlf;burg Heights that you wouldn't know was there unless you happened to catch the sign. He added that as with any business, you are known for your reputation. They are not looking to bring anyone in who does poor work. You can tell a good tattoo from a bad tattoo. He is not familiar with ttieir work but it appears they are trying to bring in good, qualified artists, that will run a clean, respectable shop. He does not believe we have any regulations on the books regarding piercings at the mall., He does not see where the line is drawn to diiferentiate between that and what Mr. Sexstella is trying to do. It would make for an interesting business in the ward. Mr. Risto Privisich came :Forward to represent the landlord of the building. He came to listen and to see what the objecti.ons might be. The landlord who owns the building in question also owns the building directly to the east, which has an adjoining parking lot. He said the owner is a very conservative person. Mr. Privisich and the landlord went down to the current facility on W. 28ti' in Cleveland and were satisfie;d they run a very professional operation: They were impressed they were in business for ten years. They checked their reputation around town and were pleased. They addressed the issue of signage with Mr. Sexstella. They did not want a flashy sign and that will not be the case. The sign on the current facility is subdued. He added that he will be occupying the rest of the space in the buildir.tg. He runs an insurance agency. He is very concerned about image also, but is satisfied that it won't be a problem. He mentioned it is the same landlord on the two adjacent buildings. He said as - far as parking, he realizes there is a regulation but from a practical standpoint, they don't have an -- issue. The busier hours for the tattoo parlor will be after 5:00 p.m. The other building operates from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mr. Asseff said they are asking for a use variance and the rationale seems to be it is ki:nd of like a medical facility, which is a permitted use. Mr. O'Malley said the term use variance 5