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2.3 Suburban True Value Hardware needs to expand its floor area to accommodate merchandise displays and additional stock. The applicant has explored several option for expanding the business on this site; however, because of the location of the building on the property and the interior layout, the only feasible alternative is squaring off the building in the northeast corner. An expansion to the front (west) would result in a loss of parking spaces. An expansion to the south side of the building would also require a variance to the rear yard setback, eliminate an open space area on the property, and would not provide Mr. Johnson with the amount of floor area needed. 2.4 The building is constructed of concrete block with a brick and wood facade. The block on the side and rear portions of the building are painted. The applicant intends to construct the addition of concrete block and paint it to match the existing building. If the building addition is constructed as proposed, a four hour fire wall will be required since the building would be less than five feet from the property line. Temporary construction and erosion control easements from adjacent property owners will also be necessary to allow construction this close to the property line. 2.5 A number of trees are located in the building expansion area, including ash, mulberry, and elm. The only trees of substantial size are the elms; however, other elms in this area have had to be removed because of dutch elm disease and it appears that the remaining elms are also succumbing to this disease. Additional trees are located on the townhome property to the east and will continue to provide a level of screening. Members of the townhome association have expressed concerns with the loss of these trees and the lack of screening if the building is expanded. 2.6 The parking area on the lot, which contains 23 spaces, was resurfaced in 1989 without a building permit. At that time, efforts were made by City staff to bring the property into compliance with the applicable requirements (concrete perimeter curbing and increased setback from the property lines). To date, the required concrete perimeter curbing has not been installed and the parking lot does not meet the setback requirements along Lexington Avenue or Roselawn Avenue. With any expansion of the building, the parking area should be brought into compliance with the curbing requirements; however, requiring the applicant to bring the parking area into compliance with setback requirements will result in a loss of parking spaces. 2.7 In November 1990, Suburban True Value Hardware was granted a conditional use permit to allow the exterior display of merchandise with the following conditions: 1. That the hours of outside display and the type of equipment displayed by as described in the applicant's letter of September 14, 1990. (Lawnmowers and similar merchandise to be displayed Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 8: OOpm, Saturday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 11 :OOam to 4:00pm. ) PF#3029 - RPCA (07f08f98) - Page 2 of 6