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Chairnian Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Bower, developer, and neighbors Mrs. Durkin, Mrs. Rawlings, Mr. Geiger, Mr. Dusek, Mrs. Lynn, Mr. and Mrs. Barlik, Mrs. Catenell (Kostur), Mr. and Mrs. Toyama, Mr. and Mrs. Troibner, Mr. Vannoy, Mr. Wasmer, Mrs. Casedonte; Mrs. Reale, Mr. Patton, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. _ Nicola, Mr. and Mrs. Mingus, and Mr. Durkin. Mr. Todd A. Clinginau, representing the interests of? Roger E. Clinginan Construction company, a?irmed. Chau-ma.n Gomersall asked Mr. Bower to explain the revised plans. Mr. Bower explained, in response to the comments made at the previous meeting, the project has been decreased slightly. He elaborated that the distance between the rear of the proposed developmeut and the properties along Clague Road has been increased to comply with the zoning code and noted they will come 51 feet from the east property line (Clague Road residents); 36 feet from the western property line (Mastick Road residents); 51 feet from the southern property line (Mastick Road residents); and 40 feet from the northern properiy line (Brookpark Road right-of- way). Mr. Bower stated the only setback variance needed is a 60 foot variance for the clista.nce from the Brookpark Road right-of-way. They have moved the driveway entrance, abutting Clague Road, from the previous location slightly north, omitting two of the dwellings on that side and adding a landscaped buffer and turn around with a landscaped mouud in the iniddle. Additionally sidewalks have been added throughout the development on one side of the roadway. Mr. Bower stated that almost two-thirds of the property is now opened. The total number of units has been reduced from 106 duplex units to 98 duplex and 6 triplex units. The number of parking spaces per unit has been increased to 2.61, this is an increase of roughly .11 spaces per unit. There will be 20 feet between the roadway system and the buildings, which is increased to 30 feet where there are sidewalks. There is a total distance of 70 feet from the front side -of the building on one side of the street to the front side of the building on the other side of the street. Mr. Bower stated that, although they have increased this distance, they will still need a 5 foot variance for the area between the structures and the sidewalk or pavement. Mr. Bower believes he has been responsive to both the residents comments and that of th board. He reiterated that they are asking to build two family dwellings witlun a multifamily zonf , which includes the addition of triplex units. He further requested that tlie board grant the variances for the following: a sixty (60) foot variance for buildings fronting Brookpark Road; a five (5) foot variance for the setback of the structures from the roadway system; the overall variance for building two and three family buildings witlun a multifamily zone when there is not a two family zone immediately contiguous to that zoue; and finally a variance to construct uinety-eight (98) units, which is thu-ty (30) more units than permitted by code. In response to Chauman Gomersall's question, Mr. Bower clarified the proposal laas been revised, thus two of the variances were eliminated. Mr. Gomersall asked that the audience members avoid repetition as they voice their concems before tlus board. Mr. Geiger, a resident, felt 40 feet from Brook Park Road is much too close. He wondered if the granting of this proposal would open the city up for a class action suit, as other contractors were not given the saine consideration. He used documentation from Cleveland Hopkins Airport to support the fact that this entire area is a noise impact area. Mr. Geiger would rather have mounds with pine trees, than a fence and believed there should be a certain set amount of homes per acre. He explained everyone's drainage ruus into this 900 foot.drainage area, which is now producing several wet areas. He felt that tlus developinent would increase the flooding problems wluch already earist. At this time Mr. Vannoy, a Clague Road resident, stated he is greatly concerned about the driveway coming out on Clague Road. He believed that tlus should not be permitted as there is a church group ou the otlier side. He asked Mr. Bower if he has purchased the property north of the house. In response, Mr. Bower stated they have moved the driveway north due to the resident's concerns at the previous meeting. Mi. Vannoy believed that the proposal should be reduced. Chairman Gomersall uoted the proposal has been reduced. A member from the audience stated the proposal has been reduced b eight, but it is still 30 units more than allowed by code. Mr. Vannoy felt the additional traffic au Clague Road, will be detrunental to the safety of Clague Road residents. Ms. Boyle clarified that there 6