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Mr. Joel Copley of Janotta and Herner located in Monroeville, Ohio offered his presentation to <br />the board. He stated the project involved a phased replacement of an existing showroom, which <br />would enhance the service center, and then renovating the entire facility to comply- with modern <br />brand standards. He shared the improvements included upgraded parking lots, modernized <br />drainage with a detention basin, new LED lighting, landscaping enhancements, and a street- <br />scaping plan along Lorain Road. The proposal included a lot consolidation to free up space for <br />the new showroom on the east side. He stated that existing curb cuts were being eliminated, and <br />new ones on Lorain will align with the service reception center. He shared the Halleen family <br />was now in its third generation in the business, and emphasized their long-term commitment. He <br />stated the phased approach allowed the business to continue operating during construction. <br />Mr. Peeples inquired about the necessity of the curb cut on Dewey. specifically for new car <br />delivery areas. Mr. Copley explained that the Dewey curb cut served the detail shop and other <br />parts of the business, slowing for direct cross over without using Lorain Road. The goal was to <br />reduce traffic on Lorain Road. Mt. Peeples expressed his concern about the increased traffic on <br />Dewey. potentially impacting residents. Mr. Copley acknowledged the concern but emphasized <br />the crossover was intended to decrease traffic on Lorain Road, not traffic on Dewev. Mr. Peeples <br />remained apprehensive and reiterated his concerns about the Dewey curb cut. He expressed <br />discomfort with increased traffic crossing Dewey. Mr. Copley acknowledged the concern but <br />stated they were utilizing the existing Dewey curb cut for now. He explained that the new curb <br />cut on the other lot was not part of the current application but was in the department and might <br />be discussed in a future meeting. Mr. Copley also emphasized the intention to reduce trips on <br />Lorain Road as a net positive. Mr. O'Malley suggested the idea of a traffic study. which the <br />commission could request if deemed necessary. Mr. O'Malley disputed the existing curb cut on <br />Dewey by stating it is not considered existing and should not be assumed a right for the property <br />owner. He went on the say the presence of a curb cut would be contingent on the commission's <br />approval of the site plan. Additionally, he mentioned of a future development plan for the other <br />side of Dewey, and emphasized the need to consider the entire site's impact before making <br />decisions. Mr. Copley mentioned that the evening's discussion was solely for discussion <br />purposes and highlighted that plans for the curb cut on the other side of Dewey were currently <br />with the Planning department. He suggested both plans could be considered together in the next <br />meeting. Mr. O'Malley inquired if the plan was strictly limited to the Dewey curb cut, in which <br />Mr. Copley confirmed that there was nothing else on the plan at the that time. Mr. O'Malley <br />brought up past efforts, which included the demolition of a historic building and the approved <br />but uncompleted development plan on the Porter Road side. He raised concerns about the <br />parking count increase and questioned if more spaced along Porter were expected to be utilized. <br />Mr. O'Malley clarified that the historic building was demolished, but the new building and <br />improvements were never carried out. Mr. Olivos raised concerns about the potential future use <br />of the Dewey Road driveway, and suggested it might be utilized for purposes like car delivery or <br />unloading, causing disruption to neighbors. Mr. Copley clarified that currently. the dealership <br />unloads in the front lot and details cars across Dewey and emphasized the proposed crossover's <br />benefit as a more efficient an arguably safer route between the properties without traversing <br />Lorain Road. He stated the Dewey driveway was not critical for essential functions like <br />deliveries and that a traffic study was underway to assess potential impacts. He offered the drive <br />was seen as non-essential for the dealership's core operations. with alternative access points <br />