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March 7, 2017
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Chairman Kiefer suggested adding the normal stipulations regarding compliance with the village engineer
and the Fire Department.
Chairman Kiefer stated Richard Ramirez, proposed tenant, remained under oath. Mr. Ramirez described
the proposed parking and stated the property owner agrees to paving and striping the parking spaces.
Chairman Kiefer asked for public comments.
Mr. Breeding, representing the church, also remained under oath. Mr. Breeding asked for clarification of
the location of the handicap parking space. Mr. Ramirez indicated the handicap space was available to
the church also and indicated it was located to the right of the Pastor’s parking space.
There were no other comments.
Commissioner Renzi asked about the shaded area in front of the church building. Mr. Ramirez indicated
this was area is 12 feet by 26 feet wide, is paved with concrete blocks, and is passable by vehicles. Mr.
Breeding indicated this area is also the apron behind the church.
Commissioner Renzi expressed concern with the first two parking spaces south of the building; felt the
space was too narrow for movement of vehicles due to the location of the storage facility. Mr. Bogda
stated occupancy would not be issued until the parking meets the requirements of the village engineer.
Commissioner Heinen felt there was flexibility and the parking may be worked out when it goes to
engineering. Mr. Ramirez stated a previous tenant operated a small trucking/semi repair business at this
facility without any issues. Commissioner Renzi asked where the employees would park. Mr. Ramirez
indicated they would park in the spaces south of the building.
Commissioner Renzi asked if there would be signage for the handicap space and other parking spaces.
Mr. Ramirez indicated signage would not be a problem.
Commissioner Green expressed concern for cars possibly hitting pedestrians in that 12 foot concrete area
by the church. Mr. Ramirez thought the only time there was foot traffic was when there was church
services. Commissioner Green asked if this door was a fire exit. Mr. Breeding indicated this was a
secondary access door for the church; the parishioners use the front door which faces Lincoln Highway.
Commissioner Green asked if there was a door for the garage at the south end of the building. Mr. Bogda
indicated all the doors face west.
Commissioner Green asked if the handicap space and the other 2 spaces could be moved north to obtain
maybe 18 feet instead of the 12 feet. Mr. Bogda suggested this could be reviewed during the review by
the engineer. Mr. Ramirez agreed the handicap space could be relocated.
Chairman Kiefer indicated several of these issues will be addressed by the landlord.
Commissioner Heinen mentioned a lot of the issues have been solved by the applicant closing the
business on Sundays.
Commissioner Renzi felt there are still some problems but is willing to agree with this use as long as the
lot is paved, striped, signage added and complies with the requirements of the village engineer.