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, PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 1983 PAGE 3 VII. OLD BUSINESS: There has been no response from the Board of Zoning Appeals to letter regarding variances granted for platting of land. Vice Chairman Burns has drafted two letters. He read letter to Chair- man Woerpel, BZD Committee, requesting legislation prohibiting pole signs with illuminated poles or at least including illuminated pole in allowable sign area. Prior to the meeting Councilman Woerpel had advised that he has requested such legislation. Mr. Burns then read letter regarding variances granted by Board of Zon- ing Appeals which, in effect, plat property. Since the Commission is the platting authority of the City, by charter, the Commission does not feel that they should be bound by such variances. They are also requesting that actions of the Board of Zoning Appeals be appro.ved by Council and noted in their minutes. Assistant Law Director Dubelko advised that variances, by charter, are not reviewed by Council; only special rulings as.stipulated in Zoning Ordinances can be reviewed by Council if they so desire. Regarding of platting of land, there is a legal opinion that the variance must be granted prior to being heard by Planning Commission. Planning Commission then would have a proposal with a variance which is binding on them. Mr. Burns will redraft letter requesting an amendment to.40aTI-t-rn ordinance establishing a procedure so that the Commission would look at platting proposals first and then refer to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance. Assistant City Engineer McDermott advised that Al Schneider of Standard Oil co, will be meeting with him in order to work out a retention system for new station being planned at Clague and Lorain. Mrs. Traczyk questioned if new driveway from proposed Mongello office building wi,ll add to traffic congestion. She was advised that this type of office will not generate a large traffic increase. Mr. Morgan still has concerns regarding the Rini proposal. Mr. Dubelko stated that Great Northern Partnership has taken legal action against the city and restraining any city body from taking further action. Commission then discussed the possible removal of the limited access restriction on Brookpark Rd. and how city can attempt to request the State to retain it; if speed limit could be lowered if limited access remains; what control city would have if status is changed; if side- walks could be installed. Access road parallel to Brookpark was also considered. Law Director Dubelko will research procedures for petitioning the State and Mr. Roberts will chair committee to inves- tigate options concerning Brookpark Road. Mr. Morgan and Mrs. Traczyk will serve with him. Mr. McDermott will furnish a map of the SR252 extension, Lorain Rd. and Brookpark Road area. Committee members would like to'meet with Building Commissioner Gundy on the Rini's property ' on Sunday, November 2oth at 2 p.m. They request that Mr. Gundy re- calculate parking requirements.