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Mr. Yates explained his intent to construct a 24 feet by 24 feet detached garage on the east side of his rear yard to accommodate better vehicular access for his two cars, citing the difficult layout of the current garage. Ms. Hemann shared a letter of support from the western neighbor for entry into the case record and explained how the proposed garage would not negatively impact any surrounding neighbor. Mr. Aspery stated that despite the use of Chapter 1135 regulations, the property's unique circumstance of being situated in a dense commercial district should be considered when viewing the requests. He added that it is difficult to treat this as a typical residential case just like any other, especially given the intensity of commercial development surrounding this property. Mr. Allain questioned why Mr. Yates would not simply tear down the existing detached garage. Mr. Yates and Ms. Hemann stated that the current garage would be best suited for his automotive hobbies and the new garage would shelter his two vehicles. Ms. Hemann confirmed that neither garage would be used for a commercial purpose. Mr. Papotto stated that this case is very unique, with Mr. Raig agreeing with what Mr. Aspery had previously stated about the surrounding lot conditions. Mr. Aspery stated that regarding lot coverage concerns, it is important to also understand the intent of the commercial zoning district that it resides in. He clarified that Chapter 1135 pernuts no more than 20% coverage of a rear yard, including all detached garages, storage buildings and any other accessory structures, whereas B-2 Office/Service district regulations permit a maximum impervious surface coverage of up to 50% of the entire lot. Mr. Allain moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to grant the following variances for 17-10109; Doug Yates; 29975 Lorain Road: 1. A variance for 2 detached garages; code permits 1, applicant shows 2, Section 1135.02(b)(1). 2. A 567 sq. ft. variance for the floor area of 2 detached garages; code permits 750 sq. ft., applicant shows 1,317 sq. ft., Section 1135.02(b)(1)(a). 3. A 199 sq. ft. variance for rear yard lot coverage; code permits 1,237 sq. ft., applicant shows 1,436 sq. ft., Section 1135.05(b)(2). 4. A 1 ft. variance for a driveway providing access to a detached garage; code permits 12 ft., applicant shows 13 ft., Section 1135.02(b)(2)(c). Motion passed 3-1. Raig, Papotto, Mackey: yes; Allain: no 17-10225; University Hospitals; 26127 Lorain Road Representative: Brad Petro, Cicogna Electric & Sign, 4330 North Bend Road, Ashtabula OH 44004 Proposal consists of a new sign. The property is zoned B-3 General Business. The following variances are requested: 1. A 46.62 sq. ft. variance for total sign area permitted on a building; the building is allowed 227 sq. ft., applicant shows 273.62 sq. ft., Section 1163.25(b). 2. A variance for 1 additional wall sign on a building; the building is permitted 4, applicant shows 5, Section 1163.28(a). Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is proposing to install a new wall sign on the north face of the existing University Hospitals building at 26127 Lorain Road. He continued by reminding the