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? ? 1 . . ? . . . -. . .... ! y ?. CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MIINUTES-JULY 27, 1995 Chairmau Gomersall called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present: M. J. Boyle, T. Koberna, J. Maloney, W. Purper, and R. Gomersall. Also Present: Building Commissioner Conway and Clerk of Commissions Oring. W. Purper moved to accept the minutes of the July 6, 1995 meeting as written, seconded J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Chau7nau Gomersall advised all present that each case would be judged on the physical situation peculiar to itself? so that in no way is a judgment rendered considered to be a general policy judgment affecting properties and like situations elsewhere. He further stated that the members had all visited the various site and that tl-ree votes are required for approval. 1. Valore Shopping Center Formerly known as 24345 (VFW) aud 24319 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variauce to have a portion 6 parking spaces in front landscape buffer; Request variance for loading areas which are blocking access aisles for parking spaces; request 5 foot side variance for landscape buffers ou east and west side; and 5 foot rear landscape buffer for portion ofproperty that was 24319 Lorain Road. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1139.07; and 1139.07. Heard by Planuiug Commission July 11, 1995. Chairuan Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Potz, representiug the builder, who explained that one building would be divided into 7 sections of approximately 1,532 square foot per section which could be doubled or tripled to make larger units. They intend to match the colors ou the new fire station next door. They believed that they could plant 5 foot buffer more densely than they could in a 10 foot-buffer wluch would look better. Having 7 units would allow them to use the center unit as a focal point. Originally they intended to use the rear building the VFW bar, but since objections have been raised that it was too close to the Fire Station, it is now intended for an office use. He explained to the members that they would prefer to keep the VFW since they had been there for such a long time, but that would be up to the city. W. Koberna suggested putting the VFW in the front building. Building Comnissioner Conway explained the variances: six of the parking spaces encroach into the front laudscape bu$'er; aud there are only about 3 extra spaces; one of the loading spaces would be blocked if a car were parked in one parking space. Mr. Potz mentioued that they had an altemate plan. Ms. Boyle stated that she had a different plan showing the loading area relocated. Mr. Gomersall believed that in the new plan, the loading area was too far away and cars parked would hinder moving goods into the building. Mr. Conway stated that there was nothing in the code that stipulated where a loading area had to be. Mr. Potz clarified that the back parking would be for employees and that much o£the loading would be done in front of the building. Mr. Conway clarified that the alternate plan had been submitted for his comment, but Mr. Potz had been told that Mr. Conway could not submit a new plan to this board since it had not been reviewed by Planning Commission. Mr. Potz could submit it at tlus meeting. It was clarified that Ms. Boyle received a uew plan in error. The meinbers studied the new plau and it was clarified that the new proposal has down sized the front building somewhat, but variances for the landscape buffers would still be needed as well as for the parking spaces encroaching into the front landscape buffer. Mr. Conway clarified that there were actually two rear property lines. Mr. Gomersall believed that they are proposing too much for the lot. Mr. Malouey agreed that there would be too much on the property and suggested that the proposal be redrawn and resubmitted so that it could be studied in detail. 1V1r. Koberna noted that the rear building was