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1VIr. O'Malley encouraged the commission to follow chapter 1101.07 and the planning standards which he reviewed. Corrimission members agreed with the Board of Zoning Appeals findings and referenced Building Commissioner Conway's memo of February 2, 2006 which listed a multitude of variances which would be created if approved. Mr. Malone noted that a 15 foot easement would not provide passage of two cars simultaneously and the split would create parking capacity challenges. J. Lasko moved to approve the lot split plat for Zarka/Corso's Trust of 29691 Lorain Road which would split PPNs 234-14-003 and 234-14-004 (approximately 0,99 acre) anto two parcels as proposed. M. Meredith seconded the motion which was unanimously denied. Mr. Lasko said his no vote was based on past discussion of the Commission as well as the Board of Zoning Appeals findings of 03/26/07, which the commission concurs. V. NEW BUSINESS: VI. COMMUNICATIONS: • Ordinance 2007-030: An ordinance amending section 1135.02 of chapter 1135 (One and Two Family Residence Districts) of the zoning code in order to regulate the placement of portable storage containers in One and Two Family Residence Districts of the City of North Olmsted. Ms. Wenger reviewed the legislation proposes to regulate temporary portable storage containers as an ,accessory use in one and two family residence districts. Regulations include duration of use,' location and placement. Permits will be required prior to containers being used on site. The building department will provide placards which will be placed on the container and show the date the container is delivered. Containers can remain on site no longer than 30 days unless the Building Commissioner grants a time extension. Only one container on site is allowed and it must be placed on a hard surface area and meet standard setback requirements. The ordinance also addresses the company signage on the side of the containers. The ordinance states the signs my not exceed 6 square feet and that is because there is concerns that the companies are using the containers as advertisement. Commissioners discussed possible ways to regulate the size of signs on the containers in the most reasonable method possible. Mr. O'Malley reviewed regulations for signs in residential areas. The commission believed that signage requirements of 0)(7) should coincide with current sign regulations in Chapter 1163.33. Mr. Malone requested a section 0)(8) be added to address the appearance or state of the containers themselves as some are quite unsightly. He also said that some homes would not be capable of ineeting the 30 foot setback requirement in 0)(5). Mr. Bohlmann felt that if the measurement was taken from the center of the street it wouldn't be an issue for any home but if the measurement is taken from the sidewalk it could affect some older smaller lots. Mr. O'Malley cautioned the commission to try to avoid wording which would cause residents to go before the BZA for a variance to have a container. Ms. Wenger suggested the wording stipulate that the container be placed as close as possible to front setback line. J. Lasko moved to recommend City Council approve Ordinance 2007-30 with the following suggested changes: 1). The eontainer is to be placed as close as feasibly possible to the front setback requirements. 3