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and 4 landbanked ones in the front. He pointed out that one parking space near the front has been removed to allow a better traffic flow. Mr. Gomersall pointed out that this building would be an improvement over what is there now, but he is concerned that the landbanked parking would be paved and then there would only be 10 feet of green area. Mr. Conway clarified that this could anly be paved if he determined that more parking was required. Mr. Gareau noted that Baker's Square and Red Lobster both had only a 7 foot landscape buffer and did a decent job. Mr. Benik noted that the code was changed from 7 feet to 20 feet. He further stated that he had no intention of pa.ving the landbanked spaces, and clarified that the basement area would only be for storage. Mr. Orlowski had a concern about the configuration of the drive which curves and suggested that the traffic would flow better if there were 20 foot of landscaping in the front and the drive straightened out. He believed that this landscaping would buffer the view of Lorain Road for Mr. Benik's customers. He would concur with Mr. Deichmann and Mr. Griffith if they believed the drive across the front is feasible, but noted that this plan was not presented to the Planning Conunission. He questioned if it was not aat of order to request a variancc on a plan that the Planning Commission has not reviewed. He would still prefer the 20 foot landscape buffer. Mr. Gareau stated that the developer had his own ideas of what would be pleasing to his- customers, and wondered if it woulcl make a difference if there was 10 foot of landscaping in ane place or the other. He mentioned Taco Bell which has a drive with landscaping on either side of the drive. It was clarified that.this plan must be returned to Planning Comni:ssion. Mr. Benik stated this is the plan he prefers, however once he turns it over to an architect the building might be moved. It was noted by the members tha.t if the drive were straight there would be a better traffic flow, and Mr. Orlowski agreed. However, Mr. Koberna noted that he would lose the aesthetics from his windows. Mr. Gareau stated that the ca.rs would go faster if the drive were straight. The members reviewed the variances requested. B. Gomersall moved to grant the request for two 7 foot variance for a landscape buffer on side yards of the Ice Cream Parlor/Sandwich Shop, 27045 Lorain Road, also a 5 foot variance for the rear yard landscape buffer, also a 10 foot variarrce for front landscape buffer, also a 36 front setback variance for the building and a variance to have both driveways having an entrance and exit in accordance with Mr. Paul Deichmann's letter of August 4th within 100 feet of an intersection, seconded by W. Purper, and Lmanimously approved. Variances granted. 9. Marv. Yasher, 28549 Hollv Drive. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 40 square foot variance for area of shed exceeding 2% of the rear yard. Also request 3 foot 3 inch variance from side property line and 7 foot 10 inch varianee from rear property line. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1135.02(d)(1) and 1135.02(d)(4). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Yasher, the son of the applicant, and Mr. Roehrs, a neighbor whose property abuts the shed. Mr. Yasher stated that the shed was about 2 feet off the rear line and 2 feet off the side line. He clarified where the trees were located (indicated on the site plan) and advised that the shed would have to be placed about 15 feet from the rear line to avoid them. Mr. Roehrs had no objection. W. Purper moved to grant the request to Mary Yasher, 28549 Holly Drive, for a 40 square foot variance for area of shed exceeding 2% of the rear yard and for a 3 foot 3 inch variance from the side property line and a 7 foot 10 inch variance from rear property line, seconded by T. Koberna, and unanimously approved. Variances granted. 6