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vehicles being repaired would be stored in the fenced in area. The dumpster enclosure was shown in the parking space because he believes approximately 20 spaces would be enough for the site. He thought stacked cars should be allowed since the Escape Room customers could park in front of vehicles waiting to be repaired during the day. The approved plan from 2016 had incorrect dimensions, which were revised in this proposal. Ms. Williamson met with residents on Clague Road last fall when salvage vehicles were stored and the buffering was removed. The neighbors were greatly impacted since they could see all of the vehicles. She asked where the vehicles are taken for NOPD. Mr. Gareau asked the board to disregard any comments about the applicant working with NOPD since they are not relevant to the proposal. Mr. Allain agreed that the NOPD comments were irrelevant, Ms. Williamson agreed. Ms. Williamson was concerned about the towed vehicles being stored abutting residential property. Ms. Lieber had many concerns about the proposal since it has adverse impacts on the neighbors. The use is not permitted in the district. Buffer zones are required on commercial properties since residents should not be required to install their own buffering. The proposed parking configuration did not protect public health and safety since parking spaces are shown encroaching in the traffic aisle and limiting visibility. Asphalt grindings not a permitted surface type. B-1 Local Business district is for local businesses and she thought open vehicle storage without proper improvements would be a detriment to the neighborhood. Mr. Robinette said a photo submitted shows the distance from the back corner of the property to the residents. He did not think the 20 -foot buffer would make a considerable difference for the neighbors. He agreed that parking spaces 4 and 5 would be tight but he did not think the required parking spaces would be needed. Mr. Karsheh said Patton's Towing and Pro -Automotive tow vehicles for the city and would like to use this property for those needs. Mr. Robinette said the area in question sits back from Lorain Road and there is no real potential use for the fenced in property. Mr. Karsheh wants the fence to completely screen the vehicles since they are unsightly. The severely damaged vehicles are stored on the property until insurance companies finish their paperwork or until they can be moved to a salvage yard. Ms. Patton asked if the property proposed to be fenced in could be used for additional parking. Mr. Robinette said part of it could be but 20 feet is required for buffering. Mr. Robinette confirmed that the fencing proposed is board on board, not chain link as noted on page A-1. Mr. Mackey understood that the rear lot line would abut the neighbor on Clague Road and was concerned that the required buffer zone would not be met. Other commercial properties seeking variances use landscaping solutions to shield the neighbors. Mr. Papotto thought the biggest request is the use variance. If the buffer requirement is met, then the impervious surface variance would go away and the spaces could be relocated. He disagreed that asphalt grindings would be more appropriate. Damaged vehicles would have glass and fluids leaking, so a hard surface would be easier to maintain and clean. Ms. Patton thought the board on board fence would visually screen the vehicles but the buffer zone is very important. The tenants could change and they may need more parking spaces than the current tenants. The space in the back of the property could be used for parking. Mr. Rahm was concerned about the impact on the neighbors. Mr. Allain did not think the customers of the business should be taken into account. He was concerned about the impact on the neighbors but commended the applicant for trying to use the property for a viable business.