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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NfIl1UTES - MARCH 1, 1995 Chairman Gomersall called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present: M. Boyle, T. Koberna, J. Maloney, W. Purper, and R. GomersalL Also Present: Law Director M. C'rareau and Clerk of Commissions Oring W. Purper moved to approve the minutes of February 1, 1995 as written, seconded by J. Maloney, and uuanimously approved. Chairman Gomersall advised those present that it would take three affirmative votes to approve a request and board members have viewed the premises involved. Each case would be judged on the physical situation peculiar to itsel? so that in no way is a judgment rendered considered to be a general policy judgment affecting properties and like situation elsewhere. 1. Rini-Rego Marketplace, 47000 Great Northern Blvd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 29 foot 2 inch variance to enclose existing truck dock. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1139.07 (table). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was acimivistered to Mr. Saleet, arclutect, and neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Paulus, Mr. Powe, Mr. and Mrs. Palko, Mrs. Wensink, Mr. and Mrs. Kost, Mr. Calanni, and Mrs. Schermer. Mr. Saleet explained that when they came before the board last year, they had promised to fix up the rear dock area. He agreed that tlus back area was extremely unsightly and the open dock was deteriorating and did not function correctly because if trucks are parked at the dock the driveway is blocked. T'hey could have just rebuilt without a variance but there would have been no exit; but with a variauce they could redesign the three dock areas, fully enclose them, put in dock levelers, and still have an exit from the building. This will be a brick enclosure with a roof and will extend about 5 feet 4 inches further into the setback. He explained that the truck would back into the dock and a foam enclosure would seal it against the building, thus reducing the noise. In response to the neighbors' questions, he explained: they will still be able to unload three trucks at one time: the existing brick wall behind the dock was about 24 feet long, and will not be extended. It was clarified that, under the existing codes, the dock should be 50 feet from the residential property, but this was existing under the old code and will ouly be 5 feet 4 iuches further than it is now. Mrs. Schermer would like the wall continued behind her property, aud explained that she only had a wood fence. It was explained that this is not part of tlus request and this proposal would be to the advantage of the neighbors since there would be less noise and debris, and it would be a safer condition. Mr. Saleet explained that the dock levelers would be quieter thau the plates they are using now. Mrs. Wensink complained because Rini's were unloading all night long and stated that they call the Police, but they do not respond anymore. Mr. Saleet suggested that they call Riser Foods directly and complain to