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Allan Hubbard of 124 W Cherry St, in favor Bettye Jackson of 422 NW I" St, impartial. Marx Offutt of 4808 CR 22880, and applicant stated that he has to do some work. to the water and sewer lines so he intends on fixing part of the concrete where it is currently unsafe. Mr. Offutt explained that he has done a lot of development and beautification of north main and has other projects he is currently working on. Lastly, Mr. Offutt stated does not believe that re- paving the whole parking lot is necessary to develop it. There was discussion amongst the board and applicant on the current condition, intended use and development of the lot. Brandon Schaffer of 455 N Main Street spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Schaffer stated that though bigger businesses and corporations have developed on north main they have more means to develop than the average local business owners; also, corporations would not buy a lot unless they had the room to meet the requirements. Mr. Schaffer believes that Mr. Offutt should be able to develop the lot without re -paving it. Melissa Schaffer of 455 N Main Street spoke in favor of the request. Mrs. Schaffer stated Mr. Offutt's lot is in better shape that most lots going further north and to require re -paving and landscaping would be unnecessary an unnecessary expense on a small business; also, additional landscaping would be more upkeep for the tenants. No one else spoke in favor or opposition of the request. Public hearing was declared closed. There was discussion amongst the board and applicant about the plan of action for the proposed repairs and how the aesthetic of the property would be improved. There was further discussion amongst the board in reference to the condition, aesthetics and safety of the parking lot. There was discussion amongst the board, staff and applicant about the required landscaping, or buffering, requirement that is shown on the proposed site plan. Motion was made by David Hamilton to deny the variance to Section 10-110(a) of the Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations, so the parking lot would have to be improved versus remaining as is. Motion failed for lack of a second. Ms. Alsobrook declared the public hearing open to be continued at the next meeting on September 6th, 2022.