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? .n variauce for rear building setback; a 34 foot variance for side building setback; an 8 foot variauce for front parking area setback; a 20 foot variance for side drive area setback. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1139.07. Request variance to eliminate truck loading zone. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1161.13(b). Request variance for excessive land coverage. Building area covers 35% ofland area 25% is allowed by code. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1139.05. Request location variance for ground sign in 35 foot prohibited triangular area. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12(b). Note: seven (7) more parking spaces would be requu•ed for a normal retail building, this parking takes into consideration the excessive storage requu•ed for this building. Heard by architectural review board 2/18/97. Heard by planning commission 2/11/97. NOTE: GROiTND SIGN LS NON- CONFORMING AND MUST BE REMOVED BY 1/1/98 UNLESS EXEMPTED FROM SECTION 1163.26. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was admuustered to Mr. Crislip and Mr. Dotson representing the arclutects. Mr. Dotson explained the plan is to expand the building on the south east side. Mr. Crislip noted this additional space is needed to store the parts required to keep up with competitors and limit the ainou.nt of deliveries. Mr. Gomersall believed filling in tlus area improves the appearauce of the building. He wondered how the parking will be effected. Mr. Crislip replied the existing parking has beeu cleaned up as_a couple spaces did not meet code requirements. Mr. Dotsou elaborated landscaping will be added along with the renovation of the parking. Employee parking will be near the rear entrance. The members did not foresee a problem with the parldng. Mr. Maloney wondered where the tractor trailers will unload. Mr. Dotson advised the trucks would rarely be bigger than a UPS truck. It was noted the structure will extend up to the lot line. Mr. Crislip advised the pole sigu will be removed and replaced by a ground sign. Building Commissioner Conway agreed the ouly variauce required for the sign was in the triangular area. Mr. Dotson agreed to provide a landscaping plan. The air conditioner will be removed, as it would be over the lot line. Mr. Miller wondered where the water will run off. Mr. Crislip explained the gutters will be redirected so that they do not drain on abutting properties. Mr. Gomersall believed the water control should be a condition of this approval. Mr. Miller was concerned about building the addition so close to tlie lot line as it may hurt the value of the parcel next door. Mr. Purper noted not allowing this addition may force Forest City out, and this proposal is better than a vacant bu.ilding. Mr. Koberna wondered if Forest City has attempted to purchase the property in the back. Mr. Crislip and Mr. Dotson confirmed Forest City Auto Parts is attempting to purchase the property behind. Mr. Gomersall wondered if there were any further questions. Mr. Miller asked if these issues will be voted on separately or as an entity. Mr. Gomersall advised, if there is a problem somewhere it would be voted on separately. Mr. Miller reiterated his concerns about building too close to the lot line. Mr. Gomersall noted, if there were a building next door, the board' would not even consider this proposal. Mr. Koberna added this is discussed at the planning commission level. Mr. Maloney believed the Safety Forces have ample room to get in three sides of the build.ing. Mr. Dotsou doubted there would be a sprinkler system installed, as tlie existing building lacks a sprinkler system. The members had no further comments. J. Maloney moved to grant the request of Forest City Auto Parts, 23789 Lorain Road for a special permit to add to an existing non-conforming bu.ilding. Special permit required Ord. 90-125, Section 1165.02. Also grant the request for the following variances: A 25 foot variance for rear building setback; a 34 foot variance for side building setback; an 8 foot variance for front parking area setback; a 20 foot variance for side drive area setback; a variance to eliminate truck loading zone; a variance for excessive land coverage (Building area covers 35% of land area 25% is allowed by code). A variance for ground sign in 35 foot prohibited triangular area Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section(s) 1139.07, 1161.13(b), 1139.05 and 1163.12(b). The motion was seconded by W. Purper. Roll call on motion Maloney, Purper, Gomersall, and Koberna, yes. Mr. Miller, no. Motion carried variances granted. 3