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:)z1:f:?i52k•? 11 •::i:i:??s?????u:i:i:-i2i:i:i?ii? , :z:i.:.;?,?; w?.:i:?b.?uu?u:i:i:.i;itiu:?u:a.a.a.?:itsiw;;zi.tii,> .,>a+?•y?v. ? ..?a...a.a.am.,?,,,uyai BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS JANUARY'6, 1988 PAGE 2 incline to the rear of the property; but this will not affect the grade at the rear of the property'next to the residential area. It was explained to the neighbors that there would be 5 feet of landscaping between the parking lot and the property line and that a retention system would be installed: Mr. Dunn is concerned since there is a storm sewer for his property which might be affected. Law Director Gareau advised that the Engineering De- partment must review and approve the drainage and the retention s,ystem, and thts is not up to this Board. Mr. Remmel requested a motion on the aceess drive onl_y. R. Bugala moved to grant the variance for a single drive for Fish Furniture, 23770.Lorain Road, seconded by C. Remmel and unanimously approved. Regarding the loading. zones, Mr. Geller explai.ned that their only deliveries are on Monday and Thursday mornings by van from their warehouse and evening trash pick up also by van; the rear parking area would probably be used by employees; and their parking lot is rarely filled, he estimated a maximum of 22 to 22 customer cars during their peak business hours. Mr. Gareau pointed out that the number of cars in and out of a furniture store is far less than other businesses. Mr. Bugala and Mr. Grace prefer a six foot fence rather thanthe landscaping on the.property line and the neighbors agreed. Mr. Gareau advised this should be a condi.tion of the variance. Cotm cilman Wilamosky would like a fence or buffer provided along the eastern side of the lot adjacent to residential property. B. Grace moved to approve the request for a variance for a loading zone within the 50 foot rear buffer adjacent to residential property, with the condition that a six foot solid fence be constructed along the rear property line adjacent to residential property and also that parking spaces number 31 through.40 be reserved for. employees only and so indicated by proper': signage, seconded by R. Bugala, . and unanimously approved. R. Bugala moved to grant the variance for 1 parking space for Fish Furniture, 23770 Lorain Road, seconded by B. Grace., and.unani- mously approved. C. Remmel moved to-issue a special permit to add to a non-conforming building, seconded by C. Remmel, and unanimously approved. Variances and special permit granted. - 2. E. M. Zoldesy, 5015 Evergreen Dr. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 1 foot height variance for tool shed (building permit issued for 8 foot shed; 9 foot shed was cons.tructed). Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.02-3. Ch'airman Remmel called all interesteiiparties before the Board. The oath was administered to'Mr, Zoldesy who explained that he was advised by the seller, an agent for Alpine Structures, that the sfied would be within the ordinance; he was unaware that the shed was too high until the inspector notified him. He_claims-that he was not told that there was a height limitation when the permit was issued (permit application stated 8 feet high). Chairman Remmel stated that this is a good looking structure and that the one next door was practically as high. - Mr. Grace pointed out that the Board has previously required that shed be lowered and believes that the Board must be consistant. Mr. Remmel stated that others on the street would probably. request the same . variance. J. Helon moved to grant a variance-for a tool shed from 8 foot to 9 foot for E. M. Zoldesy, 5015 Evergreen Dri.ve, seconded.by C. Remmel. Roll call on motion: Helon, Bugala, and Grace, no. Mr. Remmel, yes. Motion failed to-pass. Variance denied. Mr. Zoldesy was advised to have the con- tractor reduce the height of the shed. Mr. Conway stated that the Building Department advises homeowner of the code requirements for shed5.