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-2= Planning File 609=71 ~ Carnen Dorso request for rezoning from I-I to 1=2 at 2814 North Cleveland Avenue Presentation Mro Andy Bond, Attorney representing Mro Dorso, stated that a rezoning from 1=1 to I~2 was being requested in order that the present use of the property would confonn with the Village Code" Mro Jim Erwin, employee of Mr. Dorso, indicated that the northwest comer of the property is currently being rented to National Car and Truck Rental for purposes of a market test in the area. If the results of the test are favorable; National would probably establish a facility which Dorso woold construct and lease to NationaL Mr. Erwin indicated that the code does not permit this type of development in an 1=1 district" Discussion Mr" ~mbrez indicated that the Commission has, in the past, been reluctant to rezone on speculatioo" Mr. ~mbrez also presented a series of photos showing the Dorso property and wanted to know when the finn anticipated on cleaning up the area" Mr. Erwin acknowledged that the property does get a little messy but stated that the nature of their business requires stock piles of materials, etc. He indicated that it is diffi01lt to clean the area in the winter and spring but that a cleaning program is conducted every SU11lrer" Mr. Erwin also indicated that the company had not previously recei ved any objections from the Village on the coodi tion of the property. Mr. ~rnbrez pointed out that even if the rezoning were granted, that the area would have to be cleaned. There was no opposition to the rezoning from the public present in the audience" Mr. Kellett indicated that he felt the Village staff should be responsible for enforce= ment of the Village Code as it relates to upkeep of property and not the Planning Commission. He felt that the Planning Ccmmission should take actioo on the request. Mrs. Demos asked what type of truck repair is being dooe on the property. Mr. Erwin responded that the general repair of trucks. including welding, grinding, etc. is presently being done" Recormendat ion Mr. Eagles Moved and Mrs. Demos Seconded, that the Commission recommend approval of the Dorso request for rezooing from 1-1 to 1=2 at 2814 North Cleveland Avenue. Roll Call, Ayes: Pope, Eagles, Demos, Kellett and ~mbrez. Nays: None. Mr. Pope Moved and Mr. Eagles Seconded, that the Commission recommend that the Village staff assure that the Dorso property be in compliance with Village ordinances regarding general maintenance and upkeep of property. Roll Call, Ayes: Pope, Eagles, Demos, Kellett and ~rnbrez. Nays: None.