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the proposed parking lot would be and the existing tree line already in place to shield the section from neighbors. Ms. Kimbrough does not expect any problem adhering to the concerns of Community Investment or the Area Plan Commission. Committee Chair Davis asked Ms. Kimbrough to give a brief overview of her publishing company. Ms. Kimbrough gave a brief outline of her company. They do printing such as fliers, letters, envelops and business cards for local entities. In addition to those activities, they publish Blessed Gospel Magazine which works with a lot of the local churches. If the business can move to this location, there will also be regular office hours so people from the community could come and print what they wanted. There would be signage in the front yard giving the hours which would most likely be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This property would be solely used for the business and no one would be living there. Several improvements will be made to the property which will allow her to apply for matching grants. They haven't submitted the grant application yet because zoning has to come first. Councilmember Tim Scott asked if there was any intention to improve the driveway. Ms. Kimbrough explained for now they are just planning to improve the driveway with better quality gravel. They are open to putting in a full commercial driveway after the business has opened and other more vital improvements such as a new roof to the structure are finished. Councilmember Tim Scott asked what the timeline would look like for the business to move into the building. Ms. Kimbrough responded as soon as she gets the permission to move in she would. Councilmember Karen White made mention that across from this property all the properties are businesses. Ms. Kimbrough responded correct and in April she received a letter stating that she would be messing up the Master Plan for the area because the plan calls for this area to transition to more residential zoning. Also, there was the concern that once this is zoned Local Business sometime down the road if it was sold any other business could come in. Committeemember Jo M. Broden asked if she is requesting any variances. Ms. Kimbrough stated the variances were denied. They wished for her to bring in trees to block the area but there are already trees there. The only variances were the trees, screening and parking. If it is going to be a conflict, Ms. Kimbrough stated she would rather agree to do the commercial parking if that's what has to be done. Council Attorney Cekanski - Farrand noted that the Council has no legal authority over variances. 3