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01/29/1981 (I l' . ';1 " : .d ".J ., " "I .' I, " the property substantially upgraded. The applicant proposes no heavy mechanical work and he believes the use liill be relatively compatible. They do propose to screen and buffer the area. George Moseley displayed an artist's rendition of the improvements proposed' stating there would be a few minor changes. Several of the planters will be larger than shown and shade trees will be used rather than palms. The bays will be made into a showroom since the operation will be almost exclusively sales. Tools and equipment will be stored inside the building. The current proposal is to 9perate from 9 a.~. until '8 p.m. six days a week, with a possible closing time of 9 p.m. at a later date. The names of 4 area businesses who support the application were read into the record. James Baxter reported part of the fence would be wood, stained to blend with the building, and part would be chain link. The existing shrubbery will be retained. No one spoke in opposition. Having held a duly constituted public hearing and since, based on the material submitted by the applicant, the proposed use is consistent with the zoning code, Mr. Gans moved that said appeal be granted provided the facilities, as planned, be consistent with those sub- mitted with the application and that the use/building permit be obtained within six (6) months of this date. The motion was duly seconded. Responding to a question, the City Attorney stated a fence with the proper buffering would be sufficient in an operation of this type. Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously. Request granted. Item #2 - Jeffrey Girard for a variance. At the applicant's request, this item was continued to February 12, 1981, to permit a revision of the application. Item #3 - A & S Partnership (Island Walk Condo) for a special exception. Continued to February 12, 1981, because Planning & Zoning Board con- tinued the item to their meeting of February 3, 1981. Item #4 - Henry Cruise for a varianc~ of off- street parking requirements to permit an addition to existing Beach Bar and Lounge on Lots 78 and 79, Clearwater Beach Park.located at 454 Mandalay Ave and zoned CG (general-business). ~ \' I' 2~ 1/29/81 .' , ".-,' . . ~ c 'P, ~ . ) T _, . '.' \' j :.. P'~'f:~j.,Nr,~iitt..)I" (.' t....~ f~.:Vt..,;p.~.