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to grant the request for a 4 foot location variance from the rear property line for a tool shed for Mr. Clayton W. Hauck, 3105 West 231 Street, seconded by B. Grace, and tmanimously approved. Variance granted. 4. Office Warehouse, 4706 Great Northern Blvd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 24 foot variance for encroachment of loading dock in 50 foot rear setback. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1139.05. Also request variance for 10 parking spaces. Violation of Orde 87- 93, Section 1161.05(s). Also developer would like a variance for 72 parking spaces for future conditions if ever needed. This proposal will be returned to Planning Commission April 23, 1991. Chairman Gomersall called a]1 interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Mongello, architect, Mr. McKee, representing the owner of the shopping center, and neighbor, Ms. Blagg. Other neighbors, Mrs. Weaver and Mr. Pfaff, were sworn in separately during the meeting. Mr. Mongello explained that the hydraulic truck dock is being removed and the new truck well will extend 24.5 feet into the rear setback. Ms. Blagg is not concerned about this, only about the parking variance, pointing out they are in violation of the parking codes at present. Building Commissioner Conway explained that they are 17 spaces short now, but with the new occupancy they would have more spaces than they need, however they must remove spaces for access to loading dock. Mr. Grace believed that the dock was necessary because trucks frequently unload in the front; but because the lot is so crowded, he suggested that they remove only the parking spaces that are necessary. The neighbors presented a document at this time stating their objections. Mrs. Blagg advised that a variance ha,d been granted for the theatre on the basis that the parking would be at different times than the other businesses, but the store that took its place has the same hours - as the others do. Mr. Conway explained that the parking required for the appliance store is far less than for a theatre, and again stated that Office Warehouse requires even less parking and they only need a variance because they are eliminating spaces for the dock and its access. Neighbors have complaints about trash blowing onto their property, deliveries and trash pick in the early hours when it is not allowed (dumpsters were emptied at 6:00 a.m. this morning). The neighbors suggested that one garbage company be used for the entire center, elinLinating some of the noise. Mr. McKee stated that they are trying to get the tenants to agree to a centralized dtmipster or compactor to reduce the rnanber of pick ups. Mr. Mongello stated that when the owner tried to meet with the neighbors, they only received two responses. Mrs. Blagg and Mrs. Weaver believed that a few neighbors had responded,,but no meeting was ever set. The neighbors agreed that Mr. McKee did clean up the property frequently, and it was the tenants who left the dumpsters open. Mr. Grace suggested that the City cite these tenants. Regarding the request for 72 spaces, Mr. Mongello stated that the owners do not intend to build more on the property, they want those spaces in case there is a change of occupancy in the future which would require more spaces. Mr. Grace suggested that they re-strip the lot with the smaller sizes that are proposed in the new code. Mr. Mongello responded that the owners do not want the smaller spaces. Law Director Gareau advised that if they need a variance in the future they return at that time. Mr. Mongello withdrew the request for the 72 parking spaces. B. Grace moved to.approve the request of Office Warehouse, 4706 Great Northern Blvd. for a 24 foot encroachment of loading dock in 50 foot rear setback and to grant the variance for 10 parking spaces, seconded by T. Restifo. Roll Call on motion: Grace and Maloney, yes. Restifo, Gallagher, and Gomersall, no. Motion failed to pass. Variances denied. - 2