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w i The applicant has added brick pavers along the right-of-way, but not what landmarks mandated. On March 3`d, the Board of Zoning Appeals considered the variance requests. The applicants were granted the following variances: • Two building setback variances e Illumination level variance • Two sign variances The applicants were denied the following: • Use variance • Parking on the north property line • Lighting distance from residential property line The City received revised site plans on March 7th, taking into account the outcome of the variances denied. However, elevations and photometric plans were not submitted and due to timing of ineetings, plans were not received in time for a thorough review. Building Commissioner Conway reported that the plans dated March 7, 2005 accurately reflected the outcome of the variance requests. The pole lights became a mute issue, as the use variance was denied and the lights would not be moved. The setback which was denied now shows a 20-foot strip of grass. City Engineer Durbin reported that the applicants needed to submit a full set of construction plans. He noted that the majority of the site is commercial and the applicants are required by code to have brick pavers along the entire length of Lorain Road as well as the entire length of the Porter Road tree lawn area. The applicants are required to have a Handicap ramp at the corner of Porter and Lorain sidewalk which is not shown. The Handicap ramp in front of the existing building is required to be brought up to ADA standards. There are a number of other things that will need to be addressed such as storm water, curbs and such. Assistant Law Director O'Malley reported that the Board of Zoning Appeals placed contingencies of the variances that were approved which consisted of the three existing trees along Porter Road to be saved and lot consolidation. He advised that if Planning Commission made any approvals, they include the Board of Zoning Appeals contingencies. Applicants Presentation: Mr. Suhayda believed that the meeting with Landmarks was very successful and after a couple of trade offs a certificate of appropriateness was granted. The existing trees along Porter Road would remain and 3 additional honeylocust trees have been added. Landmarks liked the briclc addition and that the second floor matched the height of the CVS across the street. The Board of Zoning Appeals approved some variances as well as denied a few and the new plans have been adjusted accordingly. There will be no work done along the Dewey Road area, it will remain as is. Along Porter Road the ''setbaclc was adjusted and the existing trees are shown and will remain. A total of S light poles have been removed from the site. Commissioner's Comments: Mr. Koeth asked if the applicants understood that they are required by code to have brick pavers from the corner of Dewey Road to the end of their property line on Porter Road. Mr. Yager advised that the Handicap ramps are also required to meet today's ADA standards. Mr. Durbin advised that there were sidewalk issues which would need to be addressed as , , .. , . , 2