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Zoning Board of Appeals 7-2-75 ° 5- Tom Ruffing kas ad.ministered the oatha He spoke of multi-family versus apartments and asked about children in the apartments. He said there would be tendeney for any children to go into the Brettan Ridge Recrea- tion area. He spoke of previous case regarding a tool shed and was ru1- ed out of order. athers were administered the oath at this time: Ted Eckbreth spoke of trash and tenant problems; Henry Bufford spoke of traffic exits; Al Stinn cited problem of housing and parking cars for apartment tenants; and Mro Engelville also had questions. Gladys Zipp asked why f,his question has come up at this time when the City has spent $221800.;on one plan and $25,000 on another for Lorain Rd. zoning. In 1968 the opinion was for commercial along Lorain Rde for 500 ft. back for 5 story apartment buildings. She ha.d bought what she thought was comriercial. The question again came up if this is for ruling or variance. Delmar Ernest, 30106 Lorain Rd. said there are many permitted uses under the codeo Will the Bretton Ridge people suggest type of use for this property to which Bretton Ridge residents will not object? Mro Ernest read Sections 1127.01 and 1133.07 and asked if it is proper to hear a case based on an opinion of the Law Director. Law Director Gareau said he was asked for an opinion by Councilman T?iilamosky, He further stated Sl.anning Commission had rejected the Simmons apartment plan. John N.atzel asked if the apartmentG could be sold off as condominiums. He -vias told there is no section in the code regarding this. Mrs. Leaderbach asked Mr. Simmons how long ago he had anticipated building apartments after he had built Lawson store. Mr. aimmons replied after the Lawson store was built all along he thought he could build apartments. He further stated there will be more than the minimum parking provided. Mr. Ernest referred to Planning Commission minutes of June 10 and 24 at which times plan was presented and showing no variance reguirements. Charles Long was administered the oath. He asked since Lawson is paying rent, will they permit cars to drive from apartments through parking lot? Richard Parker was administered the oath. He asked if this Board approves, will apartments as planned be built. Mr. Gareau said it is too early to tello Question was asked regarding subdivision of the two parcels. Mr. Simmons said the.y are in process of being subdivided. Question was asked if 35 ft. rear yard req_uirement is upheld what will Mr. zimmons do? Mr. 9immons said something will have to be moved around. Richard Parker said apartment will face Christman Drive, rear yard will face the drivewayo Ha.rr,y Babcock asked if plan tiaill have to go back through Planning Commis- sion if it is o.k.ed here. He was told Planning Commission has rejected the plan. Use is the question before this Board. Gary (?) asked about economic hardship. Mr. Minnis said electricity is higher than gas and gas will not be available for use if the footers Recycled Bond - One atep to eave oux enviroament