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I . Ar , BOARD OF ZONING APi'EALS FEBRUARY 1, 1989 PAGE 4 they have entrances on two streets. The proposal was explained to the adjacent property owners wlio were concerned about driveways, drainage, landscaping, and the size of the sign on Dover Center Road. They were advised that the ground sign on Dover Center was smaller than allowed, and that the other issues would be discussed at the Planning Commission meeting on February 14th. Mr. Drenken stated that ground sians can be a traffic hazard. He was advised that this sipn must be set back to conform to the code. Regarding the parking, Law Director Gareau suggested that they could have conforming size spaces by merely eliminating 15 of the proposed spaces. Mr. P.icci explained that their business was seasonal, and at Christmas time they would need all of the planned spaces. The Board did not have a problem with a variance for the length of spaces, they would be more concerned if the width were less than required. R. Bugala moved to grant the variance for Toys "R" Us, located on Lorain Road, west of Crestmont, for l.less loading zone than required< for a 125 square foot vari- ance for total sign area: and in addition to have the parking spaces as drawn on the original plan at 9 foot wide by 19 foot long which is a 1 foot variance in length for the existing number of parking spaces, seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Variance granted, Mr. Ropno was concerned that if the sign variance was worded that way they could put up larger signs than what is shown on the print. Mr. Gareau advised that the signs would have to be reviewed by the Planning Commission and Architectural Board of Review and Mr. Ricci pointed out that if they increased the pole or ground signs they would have to come back for a variance. 6. Russell Realty Co., nroperty located between 5918 and 5938 Porter Rd. Request for variance (1123e12). Request 2 foot and 3 foot side yard variances_ request S foot total side yard variance and 3 foot and .1 foot variances for distance between dwellings. Violations of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.07. Request 14 foot rear yard variance. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.08(a). Request 140 sq. ft, variance for area of house. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.03(0). Proposal must be heard liy the Board of Building Code Appeals. Chairman Bugala called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Russell and T1r. Acres;' Russell Realty, Councilman Wilamosky, and neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Hosier, Mr. and Mrs. Gravenstrater: Mr. Ginn, Mr. and Mrs. Eichelberger, P1s. Buttolph, Mr. Furgales, G. Schmidt, Ms, Knight and Mr, and Mrs Mitchell. Mr, Russell explained that they have an option on the 40 wide lot and are proposing to build a 30 by 52 foot house. He stated that since it appears the neighbors are opposed to any house being built on the lot, perhaps the request should be tabled until the owner who is out of town can be present. Mr. Hosier explained that 20 years ago the owner had 160 foot fronta;e and subdivided it into two 60 foot lots and one 40 foot la.t, and created his own hardship. Chief Building Inspector Sanker advised that this is a build- able lot, but this proposal will still need approval b_y the Board of Building Code Apneals. Councilman Wilamosky stated that no one wants to deprive the owner of the use of his property, but the variances requested are too ex- cessive, and that the neighbors want to preserve the integrity of their neighborhood. Mr. Russell thought that a colonial style might be better on this lot. A resident pointed out that if there were a detached garage there would be no room for a drive and also that another house on their street has a gara.ge below grad e and the owners have to park in the street. Mr. Acres responded that they put the garage in the front so there would be no driveway to the rear of the property: Law Director Gareau read Section 1165.05 of the