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Board of Zoning Appeals June 28, 1972 - Page 2 .0 4. Appellant: Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co., 55 Public Square Clevelandj Ohio. Hearing required by Ord. 62-33, Section 1133.06 Paragraph B. request Zoning Boar d of Appeals to authorize issuance of Special Permit for the erection of a structure by C. E. I. Section 1133.09 Request for Ruling and Special permit from Zoning Board of Ap- peals Section 1133.12 Powers on request for a special Permit from Zoning Board of Ap- peals Present: Mr. Hayes, Mr. Du Bay, Mr. Schaefer, and Mr. Steiner from C. E. I. Mr. Arthur H. Wilms, Mr. Henry B. Wilms, Mr. Childs, Mr. Crabs and Mr. Brookinse Witnesses were administered the oath. Mr. Schaefer explained that the property is the rear southeasterly corner of the Sadie Knippenberg property near Sunset Memorial Park. It is an area of 210 ft. x 240 ft.and to be well screened, have landscaping, proper drainage, etc. The highest structure will be 24 ft. The investment will be $8503000; 500 ft. from (;olumbia Rd. An automatic station is planned with one man once a day or once every other day going in and out. There will be two transformers; distribution feeders underground from station area to existing lines on Columbia going north and south. N1r. Hayes told of need of more electricity in area; how this will improve reliability. Reduc- ing pressure is function of substation; it will shorten distribution lines. $20,000 is figure of approximate taxes to be realized from structure. Nr. Hayes showed trees to be used for screening and named>?_varieties. Council- man West explained the Special Permit. Mr. Arthur H. Wilms asked about the addition of transformers and the addition of overhead zaires. Will special permits be needed at that time? Mr. Gundy stated that we expect absolute conforrnity. This Board will rule on any further changes. Mr. Du Bay stated this is the ultimate -- it will not be expanded and there are no plans for connecting with Avon Plant. Mr. Henry B. Wilms is definitely, bitterly op- posed to whole plan in this location. 14s. Childs would like C. E. I. to increase height of wall to at least as high as any structure. Representati-?e of C. E. I. stated that neighbors will not be able to see equipment. Mr. Crabs asked about height of towers and wes told they will be 85 ft. Mr. Brookins asked what will he see from his back yard. Mrs. Fian moved to grant Special Permit 1133.09 with the following recommendations to be considered: l. That the walls be sufficiently high for obstruction of view of transformers. 2. Before 132 K. V. are extended Council permission must be obtained. 3. There must be landscaping of spruce and pine. Mr. Berglund seconded and the motion passed. 5. Appellant: John J. Olayas (Representing Matlierson Bldg. Co.) h503 14• 228th St. Fairview Park' Ohio. Prop?rty 23654 Gessner Rd. enjoins property 23560 Lorain Rd.9 zoned commercial and 2365h Gessner is residential. ZTariance is requested to permit use for recreation area and roadway giving egress from Gessner propertv by using residential sinvle (c) propert.y. Violation of Ord. 1151.01.