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around the side of the garage but understood the need for a wider driveway. Mr. Mackey thought it was a hardship for the neighbor if the variance was approved, Mr. Allain agreed. Mr. Allain thought a lot of concrete was proposed which would affect the water flow and property values. He did not have an issue with the wider driveway in the front yard. Mr. Raig was not in favor of the side yard extension, Mr. Papotto agreed. Mr. Allain moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to approve the following variances for 18- 12161; Shawn Pytel; 4512 Ranchview Avenue: 1. A 15 ft. variance for width of a driveway serving an attached garage; code requires driveways to be no wider than the width of an attached garage (18 ft.), applicant shows 33 ft. wide, Section 1135.02(2)(c). 2. A variance for a parking pad located in the side yard; code does not permit, applicant shows a parking pad located in the side yard; Section 1135.02(3)(a). 3. A 4 ft. 9 in. variance for a parking pad located in a required setback; code requires 5 ft. from any property line, applicant shows 3 in., Section 1135.02(3)(b). Motion denied 0-4. COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 18-12150; Sunoco; 28925 Lorain Road Representatives: Tony Bougebrayel, owner; Tom Paul, Paul Architects Proposal consists of additional parking. Property is zoned B-3 General Business. The following variance is requested: 1. A 10 ft. variance for parking setback; code does not permit parking in a required setback, applicant shows parking 0 ft. from the east side property line; Sections 1139.04(D) and 1161.04(A). Mr. Aspery said the applicant is proposing to install two new parking spaces near the southeast corner of the property. Parking variances were previously granted for quantity, but this proposal requires a variance allowing two spaces in the required ten foot setback. The proposed parking layout shows the spaces running right up to the eastern property line shared by another commercially-zoned property, therefore requiring a ten foot variance. Mr. Paul stated that the owner wants to add a hot food area in the gas station which increases the amount of required parking spaces. The owner tried to work out an agreement with the neighboring shopping center, but was unsuccessful. The existing landscape area and dumpster pad would be turned into parking spaces along Lorain Road. Mr. Bougebrayel said the proposed spaces would not affect traffic flow. Mr. Aspery said the Planning Department does not approve of the proposal, as the site circulation shown in this plan is inadequate to allow for safe maneuverability around the impacted corner. The corner is already narrow since there is only a 9 foot, 6 inch clearance near the store entrance. The proposal would make circulation more dangerous for customers by adding parked cars to this already-tight corner.