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? BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS JUNE 24, 1985 PAGE 3 that parking right up to the side walk is a dangerous situation for their children. Tt was explained that customers can legally park in the set back (7' landscaped buffer is required), Mr. Halleen stated that since other companies display cars in front, he must stay competitivea There wer.e also many complaints about the loudspeakers that can be heard from his other lot on the north side of Lorain Rd, and such a system at this location would be even more audible. It was suggested that he use a beeper system. Mr. .. Halleen will look into this. Councilman Wilamosky was sworn in at this time. Mr. Halleen agreed to install a solid 6' fence along the adjacent residen- tial property line. He is not planning to have a repair shop on this lot. Residents would like a buffer zone between the lot and their property (lot is to be paved right up to the property line) and ligliting which will not shine on their property. Chairman Remmel stated that property was General Retail and-that-the Board is only-discussing-the variance-requested at this time. Councilman Wilamosky restated the residents complaints regarding the speakers, lighting, etc. He said that these concerns should be con- sidered-when-granting the variance, and suggested that the Board require - some-ty_pe-of green area - to. the rear,==and must-consider that- a - 8 or• 1-0' - van or:truck could be seen over a six foot fence.--He suggested that the City should require more.green area-when developing--the western end of the town.- Mr. Graves suggested that-Council should pass such ordinances.- Law Director Gareau advised_that_the display vehicles would have to be parked behind the 7' front green area that is required and that this Board cannot require other green areas as a condition of this variance. He stated that other variances to display cars in front set back have been granted re- cently. The issue of green areas is an item for Planning Commission and this Board has _no._right _ta r-equire-them-.--He a-1-so-explained - that even- though-the -1ot is-less-than 150', two legally non-conforming lots are being combined to make one less non-conforming lot and that no variance- is needed - to an_this acco-r.ding--to--the-eode. After- some-discussion-Mr-: -Halleen--agreed -- to install a 10' frontlandscape buffer instead of the 7' required. Council- man Wilamosky suggested that the Board deny Mr. Halleen's request unless he provided more green area in rear of lot. -A neighbor stated that-Mr. . Halleen was in violation of Section 1173.01 since there will be a situation which is injurious to the surrounding area because of noise and danger to residents. This is not a matter for this Board. C. Remmel moved to approve the variance to display vehicles in the front 50' set back provided that a 10' green area be maintained, seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. C. Remmel, Chairman B. Oring, Rec6,,fding Secretary