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. BOARD 0F ZONTNG APPEALS OCTOBER 5, 1988 PAGE 2 Chairman Remmel called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Piersona representing the church, and Mr. Folley, a neighbor, who exnlained that he had asked the church to put up the fence to shield his property from car lights, explaining that his bedrooms are next to the drive. Mr. Gomersall believes that a 5foot fence would be sufficient. Mr. Pierson explained that Mr, Vo11ey`s property is higher, that members of the church had checked and they determined that a 5 foot fence would not obscure the lightsa Law Director Gareau advised the Board that an ordinance has been introduced which would allow a six foot fence, but has not been passed as yet. It was decided that this request could be continued for 90 days since this would be sufficient time for the ordinance to be either approved or denied. C, Remmel moved to grant a 90 day continuance to the North Olmsted Assembly of God Cliurch request, seconded by J. Helon, and unanimously approved, Request continued. 4, Ray Judkins, 4447 Columbia Road Request for variance (.1123.12).. Request 150 square foot variance and 2 foot side yard variance to replace former detached garaget Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section.1135.02(c)--1. Chairman Remmel called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was " administered to R. Judkins and E. .7udkins, his father, who explained that they wish to place the new garage on the old foundation. Tt was noted that there were 2 letters and a phone call from neighbors stating that they were in favor of the variance. Mr. Remmel pointed out that the old foundation has been raised by tree roots and has cracks in it. Mr. Bugala does not believe that this foundation would be sound enough to put a new garage on it, Mr. R. Judkins stated that the foundation walls are stable and he thinks there are 3 foot footers under it, only the floor is cracked, 14r, Remmel pointed out that there is a hill next to the garage and a 2.5 £oot side yard would not be large enough for them to work on the garage. Mr,.Judkins stated that they could have repaired the garage without a variance, and if they have to pour a new pad they will not have additional money to upgrade the house as they had plan- ned. R. Buga.la moved to grant the 150 square foot variance and 2 foot side yard variance to replace former detached garage for Ray Judkins, 4447 Columbia Road, seconded by J. Helon. Roll call on motion: Bugala, Helon, Gomersall, and Helon, no. Motion failed to pass. Vaziance denied, 5, McDona.ldy's Restaurant, 27322 Lorain itoad Request for variance (1123.12).. Request variance to have 37 parking spaces less than requi,red, Vi,olation of prd. 87-93, Section 1161.05(r). Chairman Remmel called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Glueck of McDonald's who explained that 31 of the spaces requested were for a community room which is planned for the basement of the new facility. He presented a letter stating that this room would be used for community groups and training and only during off peak hours; it would not be available for use between 11:00 a.m, to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 pem. He also presented a survey taken today which showed that only 36% of their seats were occupied during the lunch hour (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) Building Commissioner Conway advised that he was there at 12:30 p.m. today and there were only one or two cars in the rear row of parking. Mr. Glueck pointed out that the new buil.ding will be set back about 80 feet in order to provide more stacking area for cars using the drive through window and that they have 60 parking spaces at present and will be providing 66 with the new construction. Chairman Remmel administered the oath to Mrs. Kordish, a resident, who viewed