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j . ' ? 2. Ms. Elizabeth Van, 30993 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to remove.an existing garage and not replace it., Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1161.08(a)l. Chairman Gomersall ca,lled a11 interested parties before the Board. The oath was ? administered to Mr. Pack and Ms. Fishera, tenants, who explained.that they were authorized to represent Ms. Van. Mr. Pack explained that the garage was removed 2 years ago prior to their moving in and since the house is for sale as commercial property, a new gaxage would be a large investment which would not be necessary. He advised that there is a concrete pad adjacent to the.house for parking. The members had no problem with the request. R. Gomersall moved to - grant the request for Elizabeth Van, 30993 Lorain Road for a variance not to replace a garage which has been removed, seconded by B. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 3. Dr. Yong H. Jung, 25566 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 3 foot side yard variance from the structvre on east property line and 7 foot side yard variance from the drive off , west property li.ne (10 feet required); and also request 6 foot 9 inch variance for side yard variance for parking area adjacent to residential area. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Section 1139.07. Heard by Planning Commission an July 28, 1992. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Dr. Jung, owner, and Mr. Porter, arehitect, who presented a revised plan which includes the 20 foot landscaping buffer in the front. He explained that there may be an error on the zone line of the ad jacent property, which will have to be verified with a legal description. This is in the axea where the vaxiance is being requested. Mr. Gomersall had a problem with the variance in tha.t area since it is adjacent to residential property. Mr: Grace stated that these residential lots 'are quite deep. Mr. Porter presented photographs of the adjacent properties and advised that the new..plan has eliminated the variance from the residential side, but would extend the.variance an the west side of zhe prqperty. The home to the west is owned by Mrs. Thomson, who was present. Mrs. Thomson and Mr. Passant, who owns the property to the east, were sworn in at this time. Mrs. Thomson's coneern was that might devalue her property. Since her property is commercial-, neither Mr. Grace or Mr. Gomersall believe-tha.t this would reduce the value. Mr. Gomersall pointed out that this is an irregularly sha.ped lot. Mr. Passant suggested that a they build a 3 story building so it would not need so many variances. Mr. Porter responded that this would require that an elevator be installed, and advised the Board that Mr. Passant has tried to buy the rear.portion of Dr. .7ung's property. Mr. Passant stated that he is interested in.developing. his residential property which will back up to this lot. Mr. Porter explained to.LaNv Direetor Gareau that the parking is being figured of ha.vi.ng one doctor' s office and the balance as normal office use. If other med.ical.offiees are put in, additional spaces may be required. Mr. Gareau suggested that they might laridbank.some spaces. Mr. Porter also advised tha.t there is a. ditch on the rear of this property. Mr. Grace pointed aut that Dr. Jung has maintained this property well, and he did not see the problem with a residential area backing up., to this lot. Mr. Porter speculated that, since Mrs.. Thomson's property is the same sha.pe as Dr. Jung's, a variance might be needed by a future buyer of her property, and it might be-to her ad.vantage if Dr. Jung's property received a variance. The members agreed thatthey would be willing to rule.on the amended planwhich have no variances adjacent to the residential ares. , B.. Grace moved to. grant to Dr.. Yong . Jung, 25566 Lorain Road,` a 3 foot szde yard variance from the structure on east property line and a 7 foot side yard variance from the drive.off the west property line (10 feet required), seconded by J. Maloney, and tnanimously approved. Variances granted. .