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Board of Zoning Appeals 4-6-77 -3- for variance (1133-13). Request for side yard variance for 6.7 ft. x 6.7 ft. gas regulator bldg. located at side of proposed roadway. Violation of Orse 62-33 Section 1161s01, (Also, building becomes non-conforming). Chaixman Ledvina invited the applicant and all other interested persons to as- semble before the Board. All witnesses, before testifying, were sworn in.Law Director Gareau was called upon to explain the cause for hearing and stated for the record "This building houses gas regulator equipment, was not shown on the original development plan,approved by Planning Commission and Council."The building of the roadway made the structure obvious and the only legal concern of the Board is the request pertaining to the structure location in relation- ship to the new right of way line.t° Evidence furnished by City Fngineer Childs. was introduced from the Ohio Department of natural Resources Division of Oi1 . and Gase The City has no jurisdiction, no state law governing new streets a- longside operating wells. A guardrail is a worthwhile precaution. Councilmen Fairfield and tiriilamosky joined the discussion stating their concern for the • welfare and safety of residents. Mr. Sexton, describing himself as a gas ex- . pert, declared the gas well is unsafe. Several other neighbors voiced their • concern and objections. Chairman Ledvina reminded the audience of the specific matter before the Board. A mption wap made by Mr,.Remmel to deny the request,• seconded by Mrm Huntington, Mr, Gareau reminded the Board that if the structure is removed the gas piping will remain i.n an exposed state. Exposed piping was , discussed. Roll Call on the motion: All members voted yes. The variance was : not approved. 10, Shore West Construction Co,0 23826 Zorain Rd. Request for variance (1133•130 Request for side yard variance for.corner lot (Sub Lot 43 Brendan Lane). Vio.-. ? la+ion of Ord. 62-33 Section 1159.02. Chairman Zedvina invited the applicant and all other interested persons to as =7 semble before the Board. Al1 witnesses, before testifying,.were sworn in. The simila»ity of Case No. 10 and No. 11 was noted and a decision to consider both was made. - 11. Shore West Construction Co „ 23826 Lorain Rd. Request for variance (1133•13). Request.for side yard variance for corner lot (Sub Lot 41 Brendan Zane), 'Vio- lation of Ord. 62.-33 Section 11590020 The Board studied the site and building plans. The extension of Elm and Clague is doubtful, Surrounding lots were considered. Motion was made by Mrr. Pemmel to approve*the request on Sub Lot 43, seconded by Nhr, Hami.l7,. Roll Call on mo- tion: Messrs• Remmel and Hamill., yes; Messrs. Huntington and Ledvina, no. Var- iance not approved, Motion was made by Mr. Remmel to approve the variance on Sub Lot 41; seconded by Mr. Hamill. Roll Ca1.l on motion: Messrs. Remmel and Hami11, yes; Messrst Huntington ancl Ledvina9 no. Variance not approved. 12. Tony Dudsak, 4452 W. Ranchview Ave. Request for varianee (1133•13). , Request for permit for existing tool shed. Tonl shed is located in violation of Ord. 75-117. Chairman Ledvina invited the applicant and a11 other interested persons to as- semble before the Board. Al1 witnesses, before testifying, were sworn in. Board members had visited the site. Shed is well shielded by shrubs. Mr. Rem- mel made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Hamill. Roll Call on motiona All membexs uoted yes-. The variance was appraved.