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Brian Fabo, Maria Varga and David Mortach were sworn in. Mr. Fabo said the existing building will be deinolished and two curb cuts eliminated for a new display area. The residential neighbor to the north will be buffered by a fence and the new lights meet code. Mr. Mitchell asked if the light fixture was removed from the building. Mr. Fabo said the light could not be removed until possession of the lot was complete however power to the light was cut-of£ Mr. Mitchell said commercial traffic onto Berlcshire would be reduced therefore he had no objections. Mr. Gareau said the main site had capacity issues, which is being addressed through expanding the lot. Ms. Diver said the resident to the north will have a fence in their front yard and questioned why the code could not be met. Mr. Fabo said the size and location of the lot does not lend itself to being developed without variances. Currently there is no rear yard setback and the new use provides a 6 foot rear yard setbaclc. Ms. Diver questioned if additional landscaping would be provided for the resident to the north and Mr. Fabo said the area between the fence and parlcing lot includes grass. Ms. Diver said the northern neighbor will be exposed to lights and vehicular traffic from the dealership. Providing the north neighbor additional landscaping along their property line would minimize the impact. Mr. Fabo said he would provide the northern resident landscaping to soften the impact of the fence. Mr. Mortach said he lives behind the main dealership and although evergreens will be installed once the northwest project starts there are three lights along the baclc which need to be redirected as the lights are shining into the hoines. Board meinbers said without additional landscaping and or evergreens along the northern property line the request would adversely impact the neighbors. Ms. Volga said she is the northern neighbor and her home will be surrounded by vehicles and fencing. She has had to replace sections of fence which the dealership damaged snow plowing and has had to deal with poison ivy growing tluough the fence. She asked who was responsible to maintain the fence, overgrown weeds and their trees which have been killed. Mr. Mitchell said the homeowner should contact the building department for assistance when such issues arise. Ms. Rudolph assured the homeowner that they would recommend council addressed her concerns regarding landscaping, fencing and property maintenance issues. Mr. Lopez said the homeowner is to be notified of Council's meeting with the applicant to ensure they have an opportunity to voice their concerns. Ms. Diver moved, seconded by Mr. Lopez, to grant CMS12-02: Nissan of North Olmsted of 28596 Lorain Road the following variances for parking lot expansion: 1. A 4 foot variance for front yard setback (Lorain); code requires setback of 20 feet to parking and drives, applicant shows 16 feet, Section 1139.07. 2. A 59 foot variance for front setbaclc of inerchandise (cars); code requires setback of 75 feet to merchandise, applicant shows 16 feet, Section 1139.07. 3. A 9 foot variance for parking/drives displayed in rear yard setback (residential); code requires 15 feet, applicant shows 6 feet, Section 1139.07, with a recommendation that council address landscaping for the northern neighbor. 4. A 14 foot variance for side yard setback (Berkshire) on a corner lot; code requires setback of 20 feet to parlcing and drives, applicant shows 6 feet, Section 1139.08(a). Motion passed 5-0. 2