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that the second variance originally requested had been eliminated since the parking lot maintenance is concurrent with the parking lot material requirements. He continued by informing the board of the two additional variance requested in reference to the landscaping buffers. Lastly, Mr. Mack explained that though the variance is worded for the parking lot to remain as is there are improvements already planned for the parking lot. Ms. Alsobrook continued the public hearing. Marx Offutt of 4808 CR 22880, and applicant states that the existing parking lot is very durable and can withstand more than the anticipated weight of vehicles parking on it because he had to drive heavy machinery on the lot to remove a tree. Mr. Offutt also explains that the replacing the entire parking lot with pavement would be a large upfront cost that would take too long to pay ofn""Vinoffietcor nues t1hat-snTee-& has-&-snnaalller lot t1lae-rcqaireI. laidwape bu5e: wuuld take away from his parking area. No one else spoke in favor or opposition of the request. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by David Hamilton, seconded by Larry Walker to approve the variance to Section 10- 11 0(a) of the Parking and Loading Regulations to allow the existing asphalt parking lot to remain versus replacing it with new material based on the following board conditions and findings. Motion carried 5-0. CONDITIONS: 1. Existing asphalt parking lot must be swept. 2. Existing asphalt parking lot must be seal coated. 3. The above conditions be completed prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. 1. The request for variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and does maintain the spirit and intent of the Off -Street Parking Requirements which serve to promote a higher quality of appearance and safety for all commercial re- development projects within the community.