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., 1 W. Spalding motioned to approve North Olmsted Evangelical Friends Church of 5665 Great Northern Blvd. their request to use a 6-foot white vinyl fence and additional landscaping. Planning Commission also requires the applicants to address the drainage issues brought up by the Engineering Department. Planning Commission noted that although the plans show board on board fence white vinyl fencing would be used. J. Lasko seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Motion Carried. IV. NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND SUBDIVISIONS: 1. Romp Realtv Lot Split PP# 237-01-001,007, 007: The proposal is to split Permanent Parcel Number 237-01-001 into two parcels. The existing parcel is 4.06 acres. The parcel is 1-shaped and fronts on both Lorain Road and the East Side of Columbia Road. The parcel has a Lorain Road address. The new property line will subdivide an existing building and several variances will be required. The northern 500 feet +/- of the parcel is zoned Retail Business, General. The southern 150 feet +/- of the parcel is zoned C Residence, Single. New Parcel A will be located in the northeast portion of the existing parcel in the Retail Business, General zone. New parcel B will be located in the southern portion of the existing parcel in both the Retail Business, General zone and the C Residence, Single zone. NOTE: Planning Commission tabled this proposal on March 26, 2002, September 24, 2002 meetings and the applicant tabled themselves on April 9,2002. Vice Chairman Spalding called all interested parties forward to review the proposal. Mr. Schmitz the Architect, Mr. Oravecz with Terra Group and Mr. Terry Romp the Landowner came forward to review the proposal. Developers Presentation; Mr. Schmitz reviewed the existing buildings and which of the structures would be included in the lot-split. One of the property lines has been moved to create the new parcel. There were issues concerning adjudication orders the Building Commissioner issued and Columbus addressed the building issues created by the lot split. There are 3 variances that will be required, one for rear setback, second is a 10-foot sideyard variance and the third is exceeding 32% lot coverage. The parking is currently shared and they have come up with a parking easement for all buildings involved sharing parking spaces. They have submitted a copy of the easement as well as a development agreement to the City Law Department. Mr. Schmitz suggested that the lot-split should be allowed as it would benefit everyone involved, including the City. Mr. Schmitz showed the commissioners a sample either of what they would build or of how the new fagade on the front building would look. The Lease with Drug Mart is not up until the late part of 2003 and they have been trying to work with them regarding a new lease. However, Drug Mart as not disclosed whether they intend to renew their lease. If Drug Mart does not renew their Lease they will demolish the existing building and construct a new building. They realize they must submit complete plans later to seek Planning Commissions approval for any changes made. They would like Planning Commission to approve the lot-split and recommend Board of Zoning Appeals grant the variances needed. Law Departments comments; Mr. Spalding questioned if the law department had any issues with the documents received from the developer. Mr. O'Malley voiced that he would address the adjudication order and their returning with everything requested. The applicants were instructed to address the adjudication order, which they did, and to submit complete development plans. They have not submitted complete development plans and seem to be very eager to have the new owner take the land and problems over for them. Planning Commission requested that development plans be submitted so they could address the lot-split and development at the same time. Planning Commission should not bind the 4