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APP15-3038-Olmsted Plaza; 4694 Great Northern Blvd Proposal consists of parking for a retail plaza. The following variance is requested: A variance for 96 off street parking spaces; code requires 957 @ 5 per 1,000 sq. ft. applicant shows 861, section (1161.05). Note: Current parking count is 816 striped and 451andbanked (tota1861). The oath was administered to B&G Properties Zachary Glazer and B&G Properties Manager Greg McKee. Mr. Glazer said Olmsted plaza was built in the early 70's. Prior to commissioners review Mr. Papotto recused himsel£ When Aldi's was approved a variance was granted for parking, but once built they were unable to stripe as many spaces as required and the variance expired. Mr. Russell said the board received both the building Commissioners opinion and the City Planners. Mr. O'Malley said the matter of consolidating lots is normally addressed by planning commission. The site should be addressed in its current condition which doesn't warrant consolidation as no work is scheduled. The applicant is before the board to ask that they be allowed to have 961ess parking spaces then required by code. Mr. Allain questioned if the officials write-up or the applicants letter was accurate. Mr. Glazer said the officials write-up was accurate not their letter. Mr. Allain said the layout of the plaza is preexisting which in itself makes it hard to comply. He asked if the variance was granted would it run with all parcels involved or if a parcel is sold would it cancel the variance. Mr. O'Malley said variances run with the land. Ms. Bellido said she's never seen the plaza short on available parking spaces therefore she supports the request. Board members had no objections to the request and didn't feel lot consolidation was necessary at this time. Mr. Raig moved, seconded by Mr. Allain, to grant APP15-3038-Olmsted Plaza; 4694 Great Northern Blvd a variance for 96 off street parking spaces; code requires 957 @ 5 per 1,000 sq. ft. applicant shows 861, section (1161.05). Note: Current parking count is 816 striped and 451andbanked (tota1861), motion passed 3-0, as Mr. Papotto recused himself. APP15-3528: Starbucks; 27264 Lorain Road: Proposal consists of wall signs. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for 3 additional wall signs, (1-Starbucks, 2- Developer Medallions), code permits 2, applicant shows 10, section 1163.28 a. (7 wall signs were previously granted 10/7/13). 2. A 14.5 square foot variance for the maximum sign face per building, code permits 515 sq. ft. applicant shows 529 sq. ft., section 1163.28 (b). (Analysis is for Giant Eagle wall signs only). Mr. Raig announced that at the request of APP15-3528: Starbucks of 27264 Lorain Rd the request is tabled and will be placed on the August 3, 2015 docket. APP15-3563: McDonalds; 27322 Lorain Road Proposal consists of modifications to the drive through and the following variances are requested: 1. A 3.5 foot variance for rear yard parking setback, code requires 10', applicant shows 6.5", Section 1139.07 table. 2. A 4.5 foot side yard setback (east), code requires 10' for parking and drives, applicant shows 5.5', Section 1139.07 table. 3. A variance for 8 additional ground signs, code permits l, and applicant shows 9, Section 1163.27 (a). See notes 1 and 2 below.