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i . Mr. Dill would have to remove part-of his fence. Mr. Dill had no objeetion. Mr. Koberna still had some coneern and asked if he would be willing to put a 6 foot fence just around the pool. The Obrels maintained that this would destroy their view of the yard. The members agreed to a 5 foot fenee which wouid need a 1 foot variance. J. Maloney move to grarnt to Mark J. Obral, 4390 Birch Circle a variance to ha.ve an in-ground pool with afe7ice less than 6 feet high, it will be a one foot variance on the side lots of his property and the fence will extend toward the buildings at the front on each side so the property is totally enclosed by fences, seconded by R. Gomersall.,.and imanimously approved. Variance granted. 7. Metro Lexus/Infinity, 28450 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 55 foot variance to display cars in front set back and 5. foot variance for west property line landscape buffer. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Section 1139.07. Heard by Planning Commission April 13, 1993. Will be returned to Planning Commission May 11, 1993. Chairrian Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Stoyanov, representing the builder, who explained that they were going to expand the Metro Lexus dealership by consolidating two additional parcels to the east of the existing parcel in order to have a new facility for the sale of the Infinity automobile. Part of their proposal is the selective display of automobiles 20 feet ba.ck.from the right of way because it is difficult to maxket automobiles if they are not visible to the public. The automobiles will be displayed on concrete triangles behind the 20 foot landscape area, and the pods are triangular to confo:rm to the shape of the building. Building Commissioner Conway asked if there would only be one car on ea.ch triangle, instead of 2 or 3 cars squeezed onto a pad. It was clarified that when the Metro Lexus facility was being built, pods had been suggested, but they did not return with a request for them. Mr. Gomersall pointed out that there were at least 200 cars on the site. One of the neighbors had stated that originally only 35 cars were to be on the site. Mr. Stoyanov maintained that this had never been discussed at the original meeting. At this point one of the neighbors, Mr. Stephin who lives behind Lexus, was sworn in. He stated that originally this was not to be a terminal where all cars were tmloaded and distributed to tlie other dealers. He still maintained there was to be no more than 35 cars. N3r. Conway disagreed, stating that the original plans had the same parking plan that is shown now. He agreed that there were a lot of cars, but this is not a terminal for other dealers. Mr. Stoyanov stated that the economy has affected their sales and there are more cars than the:re were or.iginally. Mr. Gomersall stated that there are new cars parked in front now. Mr. Conway advised that the front parking area will have to be left for customer parking, especially if a variance is granted and the Building Department will check this. He further advised that when cars are stored, they can be stacked and do not necessarily have to be in parking spots. He also explained that Planning Commission requested that the fence that was to be moved would be instal]_ed i.n the rear to protect the neighbors. The commission also discussed a mound. Mr. Stoyanov explained that, in respect to the lights that the neighbors complained about, the timer was not working and all the lights were left on all night. 'Che timer had been designed so that only a few night lights were to remain on all night. They are also going to adjust some of the other lights so they do not shine an tlie neighbors property. It was clarified that there would be 20 foot of landseaping up to the tip of the diamond shaped pad. The members had no objectioris and Law Director Gareau stated that the board has frequently asked for this type arrangement. In reference to the side yard variance, Mr. Stoyanov explained that there is a storm retention system next to 4