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J. Lasko ffioved to recommend that tlne Board of Zoning Appeals grant Fifth Third Bank 1). A 6.7 foot candle variance for ezcessive illwnination under canopy, (code permits 15 fc, applicant shows 21.7 fc), seeettion (1161.12 (C)}. The recommeadahon is based on the applicants' security issues dealing with the site providing 24 hour 6anking services at an ATM and deposit boz. R. Bohlmann seconded the motion, roll call on the motion; R Bohlmann, G. Malone, M. Meredith,1VI. Yager: yes, and J. Lasko no. Motion carrfied. During Yall call of the motion Mr. Lasko vaiced tliat he beiieved that the lighting variances couid be elirrinated and that codes shoutd be followed. Allowing the variances would a.itow additional light spillage onto neighboring businesses and Lorain Road and adversely impact those areas. J. Lasko maved to recommend that the Board of Zoning Appeals gran# Fifth Third Bank 2). A.2 foot candle variance for insufficient illumination of parking lot in areas, (code reqnires .2 fc, applicant shows 0 fc), section (1161.12 (Q). M. Yager seconded the motion, roll call on the motion; R. Bohlmann,19L Meredith, M. Yager; yes, J. Lasko and G. Malone no. Motion Failed During roPl call of the motion Mr. Matone voiced that while there is insu€ficient light in some areas axid to much light in other areas for safety reasons he is concerned that the variances are truly justifiable. Mr. Yager believed that there were other factors wluch should be taken into considera.tion such as neigl4bors lighting spilling over and other items that affect the applicants light readings. Mr. Weber advised that he would have a new study compieted by Monday to try to achieve what is required and if the requirements are met they can withdrawal the requests at the meeting. J. I..msko moved fo recammend that tite Board of Zoniag Appeals graat Fifth Thard Bank 3). A 2 foot candle variance for insufficient ilIumination of driveway ut areas, (code aequires 2 fc, applicant shows 0 fc), section (1161.12 (Q). R. Bohlmann seconded the motion, roll call on the motion; R. Bohlmann, M. Mered'nth, M. Yager: yes, G. Malone and J. Lasko: no. Motion £ailed During roll catl of the motion N1rs. Meredith voiced that she voted yes as there would be lighting froffi the ground lights along the buildi.ngs east wa11 to illuminate the drive. 3. Lasko maved to recomffiead that the Board of Zoning Appeals graat Fifth Third Bank 4). A variance for outdoor fact?tres not being a full cut off, (code requires full cut off, applicant shows nome), section (1161.12 (d)). The recommendation is with the understanding that applicants will provide full cut off figtures and by the meeting date the matfer woutd be withdrawn. G. NlaTone seeonded the motion9 which was unaaimously denied. Motion Failed J. Lasko moved to recommend that the Board of Zoning Appeals grant Fifth Third Sank 5). A variance for lighting to be left on all night without reduction, (code requires 50% reduction, applicant shows noae), section (1161.12 (d)}. R. BQhI¢nann secanded the motion, roll caff on the motion; RBohtmann, G. Malone, M. Meredith, M. Yager: yes and J. Lasko: no. Motion Passed During roll ca11 Mr. Lasko voiced that if no ather lighting variances were required he would have voted yes. J. Lasko moved to recommend thag the Board of Zoning Appeals grant Fifth TLird Bank 6). A variance for 1 addition$1 wall sign (night depository), (eode permits 1, appUcant sbows 2), section (1163.27 (a)). R. Bohimann seconded the motion, wfiich was unanimously approved.