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?,. stated that they would come in 15 cars. Mr. Purper believed that this could cause a real traffic jam. Mr. Gomersall suggested that they get a bus. Mr. Miller pointed out that they were asking for variances on top of variances that were previously granted. Mr. Purper asked if the board could give a variance for just a few extra spaces. Mr. Gomersall noted that there was no place else for them to park. Mr. Kevin Wyman, a member of the congregation, was sworn in at this time. He explained that many of the members lived within walking distance, and their main objection is to meet there without breaking the law. At present the occupancy is 49, and they can fit 99 in the building. They are willing to guarantee that there will be no traffic d.isruptions. W. Purper wondered how ma.ny people could wa1k. Since the church is very family oriented, most families come in one vehicle, he brings his family of six in one car. Law Director Gareau asked how this request came before the board. Normally, if a church gets more members, it is considered to be a good thing. No one knows how many people attend in a given day. The members asked to increase the occupancy of their build.ing. Mr. K Wyman stated that this is not their main hall, this is a satellite, and they are hoping to renovate the main ha1L Mr. G. Wyman stated that when they meet in the big hallthey all go there in 15 vehicles, mostly vans. The Grayton Road facility will accommodate both congregations. Mr. G. Wyuian stated that they would like to meet in North Olmsted occasionally, and will have to meet here when they renovate the Grayton Road church. It was clarified that in order to get their occupancy increased, they have to get their parking increased. Mr. Gareau stated that no one counts the members, if 55 people came, no one would say they violated the code. Mr. G. Wymau stated that technically they would be breaking the law. The building would accommodate 100 people with a few changes, the air handling system and some hardware would have to be changed. W. Maloney figured that, with families of four, they would need 12 additional spaces and there is no room to put them They still maintain that there would only be •15 cars for the whole congregation. Mr. Maloney wondered if they could extend their spaces to havetandem parking, that way they could add about 6 spaces. The members discussed this. Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk suggested that they would have to submit a plan, and perhaps it could go through planning commission as a minor change. After some discussion, it was decided to grant a temporary variance for 6 months, so they could try it and see if they had problems. They would have to come back in six months, and if the parking is sufficient, the board could grant the variance. Mr. Gareau suggested that they come back with an appropriate plan to come closer to the code requirements. Mr. G. Wymau stated that they had already talked with their neighbors and no one objected. (No neighbors were present). If they get a temporary variance, Mr. Miller asked if they would be able to get a temporary occupancy. Mr. Rymarczyk stated that they would have to change the air handling system and make a few other changes. Mr. Gareau believed that if the variance is granted, they would not have to do anykliing for six months. Mr. Rymarczyk pointed out that they would be in violation of the building codes and they might have to go to Board of Building Code Appeals in Columbus. The design of the bu.ilding will handle that number of people, but the air handling system would have to be upgraded. The building was reviewed by their architect and Mr. Rymarczyk stated that without changing some things, they could not raise the occupancy to 82 people. R. Gomersall moved to grant a 6 month, temporary variance to have 20 parking spaces less than required for the Christian Meeting Corporation, 4751 Clague Road. The motion was seconded by P. Miller, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. Josephine Botoman, 6092 South Porter Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 45 square foot variance for area of shed that exceeds the maximum 2% ofthe rear yard. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.02(d-1).