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Y ,...,s Chairman Gomersall called a11 interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to W. Giesser, attorney, and Mr. Kula, representing the owner. Mr. Giesser stated that they are planning to move the truck lot which is now on the other side of Lorain Road to the property where Partners Lounge is located. The request is to maintain the same setback that is on the adjacent car lot. Mr. Gomersall explained that he is opposed to parking vehicles up to the sidewalk as it is on the other lot, and he is also opposed to moving the. pole sign since these signs are to be eliminated eventually. Mr. Giesser was aware that pole signs were to be removed by 1998. Mr. Gomersall advised that a 75 foot setback might be excessive, but tliere should be some setback, perhaps 20 feet. Mr. Giesser stated that a 75 foot.setback would use up the entire area, and suggested that the Board consider the consistency of the two setbacks. Mr. Gomersall responded that if he had a choice, he would require a setback on the existing lot, but it was "grandfathered" in. Mr.. Giesser lmew the City's policy NTith new dealerships, but believed that this is a different situation since there is an adjacent lot< He does not kn.ow what the plans are for the existing truck lot, but the Partners' building will not be demolished. Mr. Grace agreed that 75 feet was too much, but was opposed to parking up to the sidewalk. Law Director Gareau also believed that 75 feet was excessive and mentioned that the Lexus Dealership was offered the option to display new vehicles within the setback provided some vehicles were displayed on pads within a landscaped area; they decided.not to. The Oldsmobile Dealership was the first to do this with one or two vehicles displayed in a landscaped area and the others beyond a 35 to 50 foot setback. This might be a problem because the building on the property is about 35 feet from the right of way and would hamper any improvement to the area. Mr. Grace and Mr. Purper would like some kind of a compromise. Building Commissioner Conway advised that 20 feet is thp minirmum landscape bu.ffer required before a parking lot.(customer parking). He further stated that if any improvements to the lot were planned, they must be reviewed by the P1arLn;ng Commission. He advised Mr. Giesser that, depending on what was to be done, putting in green area would probably have to go to Planning Commission. Mr. Gomersall believed that inStalling the green area would make room for a ground sign instead of having a pole sign, and believed that this should be reviewed by the Commission. Mro Grace does not want 25 trucks in a. row (mirror to mirror) even if it is 25 feet from the street, and would like the pods behind the 25 foot set ba.ck. He pointed aut that if the building were removed later the line of trucks would be continued to the next property. Law Director Gareau agreed, advising that the variance would nm with the lancl., not the building. Mr. Giesser asked that the request be continued. B. Graee moved to continue the request for the Halleen Chevrolet Truck Lot until next month, seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Continued Lmtil April. 3. B. B. & C. Realty (Affordable Cars and Finance), 27724 Lorain Rd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to display vehicles for sale in 75 foot front setback. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1139.07 (see table): Also request variance for individual store signage on ground sign, request 1 foot variance for location of gr•ound sign, and request 50 square foot variance for total sign area allowed for a business imit. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12 (h) & (B) and 1163,11(c). Mr. Giesser and Mr.Kula had been sworn in for the previous request. Mr. Giesser explained that there is a 7 foot green area existing on this property and and there had been a variance when this had previously been operated as a car dealership. This variance is allegedly gone since the property has not been used 2