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?-' Mr. Gomersall questioned how that happened. Mr. Hammerschmidt esponded that he had subdivided a two acre parcel from a huge piece of land. Assistant Building Co 'ssioner Rymarczyk stated that he had split the parcel originally and now wants to put a building on-that is too large for the size and coufiguration of the lot. Mr. Cerney responded that that the odd size of the lot was not created by the owner. At this time, Chau7nau Gomersall admuustered the oath to Mr. Cerney, Mr. Hammerschmidt, and Mr. Wagner, who represented the owner of the industrial park. The members thought that Mr. Hammerschmidt had owned a larger lot aud had sold some, but Mr. Wager advised that this was subdivided as a minimum two acre lot. Mr. Gomersall noted that there is strip parking in front of the building. The developers pointed out that, because ofthe large cul-de-sac, the lot has several areas of wasted space. Mr. Cerney presented a drawing showing how this building would fit on a normally shaped, two acre parcel, without needing a variance. They have done some things on the building which are more costly in order to conform to the shape of the lot. Since they have asked for a reduction in the landscape buffer, they are planuing to add more landscaping than necessary to hide the parked cars. He presented a landscaped plan showing mounding, trees, and a hedgerow in front of the cars. The mound will be about 4 feet high. He stated that, according to the standards he uses, these spaces will allow room for cars. They prefer not to put parking in the back, because there would be large doors for in the tenants' spaces. Mr. Wagner stated that the cul-de-sac is about 180 feet and normally it would be about 160 feet. Law Director Gareau advised that the city built the cul- de-sac so the city is partially to blame for the shape of the lot. The members had no problem with the proposal since it is in the industrial area and will not be visible to the general public. Mr. Cerney clarified that there could be up to 8 units and each one would have a door in the back. T. Koberna moved to grant the request of High Tech Pools, S/L 11 Industrial Park, for a 5 foot 6 inch variauce to have parking encroaching in landscape buffer and a 9 inch variance for length of curb in a 45 degree parking stall. Also to grant the 7 foot rear setback variauce at narrowest point for encroachment of drive. The motion was seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Variances granted. 7. Gwen Hinckley, 24301 North Oxford Oval. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 3 foot side yard variance to install air condition unit in 5 foot side setback. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.07. Note: this is also in violation of Sections 1355.03 and 1355.04 ofthe Building Codes. Chainnau Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. and Mrs. Hinckley. Mr. Gomersall advised that if they get this variance the air conditioner will have to be screened with shrubs. Mrs. Hinckley agreed and explained that the unit would have to be 3 feet out from overhang if it were put in the back yard. The only neighbor affected would be the Karlonas, who have no windows on that side of the house, but if it were in the back yard, it would be seen from their glassed in porch. Because of illness in the Karlonas family, no one could attend, but they had no problem with the request. W. Purper moved to grant a request for Gwen Hinckley, 24301 North Oxford Oval, for a 3 foot side yard variance to install air condition unit in 5 foot side setback. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.07. Note: this is also in violation of Sections 1355.03 and 1355.04 of the Building Codes. The motion was seconded by T. Koberna, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 8. Shao-Lin Center for Martial Arts, 26406 Lorain Rd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 32 square foot variance to replace existing (Fred Astair) wall sign on second floor of building. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12(a). Note: wall signs for second floor businesses not covered in Zoning code and there is one vacant ground level tenant space. 5