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1. A 14 ft. variance for front yard parking setback; code requires 20 ft., applicant shows 6 ft., Section 1139.07. 2. A 10 ft. variance for rear yard setback; code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 0 ft., Section 1139.07. 3. A 5.0 fc variance for maximum illumination level; code permits a maximum of 4.0 fc, applicant shows maximum of 9.0 fc, Section 1161.12(c). Mr. Aspery stated that the project site is located at the former Family Christian Bookstore and faces Lorain and Brookpark Roads, with frontage and site access along Lorain Road. The applicant is proposing parking setbacks for the front and rear yards. The proposed front yard parking setback exceeds code requirements by 14 feet, and the rear yard setback exceeds code requirements by ten feet. The applicant also exceeds maximum illumination levels allowed by code; code allows a maximum illumination level of four foot candles, and the applicant shows a maximum illumination level of nine foot candles. Mr. Crook stated that the University Hospitals would occupy the existing Family Christian Bookstore and reviewed the proposed changes for the project. The west property line chain link fence will be removed and the landscaping will be improved and maintained along Brookpark Road. The applicants would like to extend the parking lot to the west since both parcels have been approved for consolidation. He added that two new light poles are proposed to give the main entrance more illumination. This would provide a safer environment for patients and staff entering the building. He did not believe that the proposed changes would have adverse effects on the neighboring properties. Mr. Papandreas pointed out the unique location of the property and that two curb cuts are going to be eliminated helping with traffic flow. Ms. Dicapitt stated that the proposed facility will include primaxy care and urgent care facilities in addition to radiology and laboratory services. The primary care group have a large volume of patients so parking spaces will be required from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and good lighting will be needed. The urgent care will be open on Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. which will increase the volume of vehicles in the parking lot. Mr. Aspery clarified that the front yard setback is from Lorain Road and the rear yard setback is from Brookpark Road. Mr. O'Malley stated that the previously granted variances for the parcels prior to being consolidated will be replaced by these proposed variances. He added that the variances being granted are dependent on the development and consolidation taking place and if they do not, then they expire. Mr. Papotto pointed out that the landscaping is not on the applicant's property so there will still be a buffer between the proposed parking lot and the street. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Ms. Sabo, to approve the following variances as written for 16-7391; University Hospitals; 26127 Lorain Road: 1. A 14 ft. variance for front yard parking setback; code requires 20 ft., applicant shows 6 ft., Section 1139.07. 2. A 10 ft. variance for rear yard setback; code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 0 ft., Section 1139.07. 3. A 5.0 fc variance for maximum illumination level; code permits a maximum of 4.0 fc, applicant shovvs maximum of 9.0 fc, Section 1161.12(c). Motion passed 4-0. 16-7718; Starbucks; 27190 Lorain Road