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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOVEMBER 2, 1988 PAGE 4 old building is delapidated. B. Grace moved to grant the request for a variance to replace non-conforming barn in a residential area in violation of Ord. 87-93, since the height of the barn has been reduced to 15 feet and with the condition that the patio area is not enclosed for Mr. Thomas McFadden, 26766 Butternut Ridge Road, seconded by C. Remmel, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 9. 28900 Office Park, 28900 Lorain Road Request for variance (1123.12). Request 30 foot rear yard setback variance; request variance to have 30 parking spaces less than required; request vari- ance to have 1 less loading zone than required and also variance for size of the existing loading zone; and request variance for one access onto property. Violations of Ord. 87-93, Sections 1139.05(c); 1161.05(s); 1161.12(e); and 1169.09(a). Chairman Remmel called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to J. Boss, owner,.and W. Giesser, attorney, who explained that the first phase (3 buildings) has been constructed and the second phase is for the remaining two building completing the development. When the origi- nal proposal was presented there was a question as to whether this parking should be figured as five small buildings or on the basis of the development as a whole and was not resolved at the time. 14r. Boss advised that two buildings are occupied and only 20 cars use the narking lot,.and that the rear parking lot is constructed liut is never used and will accommodate the, p.arking for these buildings. Chairman Remmel agreed stating that.he was on the site twice:and the parking lot was not full. Mr. Bugala had a concern about the 30 foot rear yard vaxiance. Mr. Giesser explained that the former Building Commissioner had probably considered the property to be abutting non-residential property which would require a 20 foot rear yard; this land, however, belongs to the school but is zoned residential.. Mr. Boss further advised that he has restricted the types of businesses so they do not generate a lot of traffic and he does not.allow medical offices.. Mr. Bugala suggested that he might sell the buildings. Mr. Boss responded that he is a long time resident of North Olmsted and this complex was built for his retirement, he does not plan to sell. . Regarding the one.,entrance, Mr. Giesser advised.that at the time this was approved, the Planning Commission was trying to restrict the number of drives on Lorain Road wherever possible. Mr. Conway advised that he was not here at that time, but two entrances are required by code and the proposal was never sent for a variance. It was clarified that the plans would be returned to the Planning Commissian.. C. Remmel moved to grant,the 30 foot rear yard setback variance; the request to.have 30 parking spaces less than required; the variance to have 1 less 1,oading zone -than required, as well as a variance for the size of the existing loading zone; and the variance for one access onto the property, seconded by B. Grace. Roll call on motion: Remmel, Grace, Gomersall, yes. Bugala and Helon, no. Motion carried. Variances granted. 10. Sohio Gas Station, 25295 Lorain Road Request for variance (1123.12). Request 108.92 square foot variance for total sign area to install ground sign. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1163.06(d). Chairman Remmel called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Hixson, Bob Cutler Signs, Councilman McKay, and the operator of the station, Mr. Procaccini. Mr. Grace pointed out that this statio.n had