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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS JANUARY 6, 1988 PAGE 8 argued that he must have the additional space for storage and pointed out that - this structure is better and more appealing.than the original building, Mr. Remmel ameiided his motion to read with the condition that the structure that has to be removed must be removed within 60 days, seconded by B. Grace. Roll call on motion: Remmel, Bugala, and Helon, no. Mr. Grace, yes. Motion failed to pass. Variance denied. 10. Lauren Hill Plaza, 24601 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123:12). Request variance for 87 parking spaces less than,required. Vio.lation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1161.04-s. Also request variance for access drives which are to be located in excess of the maximum 120 feet apart. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1161.09-a. ! Chairman Remmel called all interested parties before the Board. Mr: Pulito, representing.the homeowners in the area, asked to have a continuance since only a few adjacent neighbors were notified and they wanted time to notify everyone in the development. Mr. Grace.stated this would be the same as the request for the continuence by the condominiums owners regarding the Columbia Village proposal. Mr. Gareau stated that notice was given and the Board cannot give continuance unless the developer agrees. Mr. Zayac, representing the developer, would like the proposal to be heard. The'neighbors were advised that the proposal will still have to be head by the Planning Commission. Mr. Zayac nresented a rendering of the 50,000 square.foot building and explained it would be a.neighborhood sfiopping center with 15 to 20 small retail shops with each unit averaging.in size between 1,600 and 3,200 square foot per store, with the possibility of one larger'unit; land is irregularly shaped, 4.7.acres is zoned General Retail, rear portion is zoned residential and which will onl_y be. an access for emergency vehicles.. As much of the rear wooded area will be retained as possible. Since this will be a neighborhood center, they do.not believe that they will.need all the req_uired parking sinee most cars will be there only a short time. Mr. Zayac stated they.are reqnesting a variarice tHat there wili be 125 feet between the drives instead-of the maxium 120 feet apart. Mr. Grace poirited-out they:cannot guarantee that all units would be small shops,.they could hav.e a restaurant there. Mr. Dillon, the resident to the rear, pointed out that the_y'are planning to have 100 employees who will use 100 of the ?176 parking spaces; and also:that the-residents have problems turning left out of Walter Road and this will make their traffic problems worse. It was pointed.out by the real estate broker that there would be a total:of..100 employees on various , shifts,..there would be no more than 42 employees at one time; and that, if thefr.parking was not adequate, they ivould have.a problem leasing space. C. Remmel moved to grant the 87 parking space variance requested by Lauren Hill Plaza, seconded by B. Grace. Roll call on motion: Remmel, Grace, Bugala, and.Helon,'no. Motion failed to passo Variance denied. R. Bugala moved to grant the variance for access drives which are to be located in excess of the maximum 120 feet apart for.Lauren Hill Plaza, 24601 Lorain Road,.seconded by B. Grace,-and unanimously approved. ?. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. C. Remmel, Chairman ? B. Oring, rk of Commissions