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.„ : BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DECIIMBER 5, 1984 PAGE 2 (Heard at this point). The oath was administered to Mr. Giglio who pre- sented revised plans incorporating the recommendations of the Board of Zoning Appeals on November 14th when a preliminary variance was granted, and also incorporating the suggestions of the BZD Committee who requested 9' distance between the cement pods and the sidewalk. BZD has continued until submittal of revised landscape and lighting plans. C. Remmel moved to accept the revised plans as submitted at tonight's meeting by the Archi- tect and that the variance be granted Crestmont Chrysler Plymouth and be limited to them, in other words:,if there is any change in ownership they would have to come back before the Board, seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 2. Sara McClenachan Balch, 32325 Clifford Dr. Request for special permit.to add dormer to non-conforming dwelling (front set back). Special permit required Ord. 62-33, Section 1231.02. Chairman Remmel called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to R. Balch. Chairman Remmel stated this would be an improvement to this home. R. Bugala moved to give the special permit re- quired to add to non-conforming dwelling for the Balch residence, seconded by C. Remmel, and unanimously approved. Special permit granted. 3. Max and Dorothy Johnson, 29794 Lorain Rd. Request for variance (1133.13). Request for variance to allow more than four (4) boarders in home certified for Single Residential Occupancy (located in General Retail Business area). Ord. 62-33, Section 1151.03-C permits "Boarding houses which rent rooms or lodging on a weekley or monthly basis or serve meals for compensation to not more than four persons." Chairman Remmel called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to R. Mongello, architect, and D. and D. Johnson, owners. Mr. Mongello explained that the Johnson's are now submitting a statement from all neighbors within 500' stating that they have no objection to the proposal to board more elderly people. They have four boarders now and will have up to 20 people after addition is constructed. Addition will be to rear and front of house will still have a residential appearance. Law Director Gareau pointed out that there were other group homes in this area. Building Commissioner Gundy pointed out that this is a boarding house for ambulatory elderly residents, and the building code requirements are not as restrictive as those for the group homes that were built for retarded residents. C. Remmel moved to grant the variance request with the pro- vision it meet all of the various city requirements, seconded by R. Graves, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 4. Self Service Maxi Wash, property located at the corner of Andrus and White- thorn located in the General Retail Business.area. Request for variance (1133.13). Request variance to assemble permanent parcels 235-1-12 and 235-1-13 into one lot. Frontage of property is less than 150 feet and area is less than 25,000 square feet. Violation of Ord. 62-33, Section 1174.07. Chairman Remmel called all interested parties before the Board. The oath