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Ms. Bellido moved, seconded by Ms Rudolph, to grant Kim & Veronica Rosswurm of 28856 Hampton Di•. a special permit to add to a non-conforming building Chapter 1165.02, which passed 4-0. Members discussed the lot's odd shape and placement of both the home and second garage. The abutting lot is heavily wooded and the garage would provide a bit of privacy along Lansing Drive. The proposed placement of the garage seemed to be the only area on the lot which could accommodate the garage. Ms. Bellido said placing the garage to code would put the garage in the middle of the baclcyard and the attached garage is a single car. Ms. Diver felt the size of the garage was excessive for the size of the lot. Most members preferred a second garage over vehicles and other items being stored outdoors as the corner lot is very visible. Ms. Bellido moved, seconded by Mr. Lopez, to grant Kim & Veronica Rosswurm of 28856 Hampton Dr the following variances: 1. A 10 foot variance for a residential building too close to the right of way on a corner lot, code requires 25ft, applicant shows 15ft, section 1135.06(b). 2. A variance for enlarging and altering n non-conforming building; code requires conformance to all setbaclcs applicant shows violation of side yard setbaclc, Section 1165.02(b). Motion passed 3-1. Ms. Diver voted no. COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS Third Fecleral Savings & Loan; 26949 Lorain Rd Proposal consists of directional signs and the following variances are requested: 1. A variance for 4 additional ground signs on a lot, code permits 1 applicant shows 5 section 1163.27(a), note; BZA granted a variance for 2 directional signs onl 1/19/2008. 2. A variance for ground signs located within the 35' line of sight triangle; code does not permit applicant shows 4, section 1163.17(a) note; BZA granted a variance for 2 directional signs within required setback on 11/19/2008. 3. A variance for ground signs less than 200 feet apart, code requires 200', applicant shows less than 200', section 1163.27(a). Owner's representative Aaron Krumhansl and Brilliant Electric Signs representative Major Harrison were administered the oath, Mr. Krumhansl said the signs are traffic signs which will say no thru traffic to control vehicles cutting tluough their site to gain access to Whitethorn Ave. Mr. Harrison said although the signs are considered ground signs they are directional in nature to pi•ohibit vehicles fi•om cutting through the banlc's parlcing lot. Mr. Krumhansl said most of their customer's park in the western parlcing spaces which is in line with the vehicles cutting through the lot at excessive speeds. They are concerned for the safety of their custoiners. Mr. McReynolds reviewed past variances granted and new variances needed. The city was made aware of the baiiic's concerns and advised them if directional signs were issued it would assist law enforcement. Mr. Gareau aslced if thought was given to installing speed bumps to deter the traffic. Mr. Krumhansl said installing speed bumps could affect the church's parishioners whom park in the lot during weelcend masses. Board members felt the signs were warranted as it provides a means for the applicant and police to address the concerns. 3