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(Chips Away) from August to October for their shoppers. The company does not charge the owner. ?They call the owners insurance companies to take care of payment. The area in which the service will be provided is next to Jared Jewelers and the parking spaces are never used outside the holiday season. Mrs. Diver asked what type of vehicle would be used to perform the service. Mr. Reddiclc presented a photo of a site with the service. The vehicle leaves the site each night and the only reason they would invite them to return is if it has a good response. Board members noted that the;photo was not helpful as you could not clearly see the vehicle or the site. Mrs. Sergi asked what was on top of the vehicle and if the area would be blocked off while in use. Mr. Reddick said there is a sign above the vehicle and he would have them lower the sign if the board wanted. The area will be roped off while in use. Mr. Menser noted that the vehicle/trailer is shown as 30' x 100'. Mr. Conway reported that any service station in North Olmsted would provide the same service. The service is not free they accept what vehicle owner's insurance company will pay as any other service station in North Olmsted. This is a profit making business that will take work from local service garages that can do the same thing. It is also taking parking spaces for time frames longer than the city has ever allowed. He is not in favor of the request as it will take work from existing establishments within North Olmsted. The parking spaces in the area outside of the holiday season are not used, however he is concerned of what other businesses will want to come in for 6 months or more at a time. Mr. Reddick said if another mobile business wanted to come in they would need a variance as well. Mr. Conway believed that allowing the traveling business would create unfair business practices. Mrs. Diver said the board never grants parking variances for inore than 2 to 3 weelcs at a time. Mr. Conway noted that the applicant wanted to have the business from April to October (7 months) but did not malce application for variance until recently. Mr. O'Malley advised that the request is for a parking variance and advised the board to disregard lilces or dislilces regarding temporary business. He agreed with Mr. Conway that the board did not usually.grant variances for 6 month periods and it was within the right of the board to request exhibits dealing with traffic flow and visibility of the temporary site. Mr. Reddick said he would be agreeable to have the business for 30 days to give the city an opportunity to see the business first liand. The business is closed by 7:00 pm each night and leaves the premises each night. Mrs. Sergi believed that the request should not be granted more than 30 days to see if any issues arise from tlie use. Mr. Kelly questioned the intent of the service as it was not clear if it would become a perinaiient use or what time frame is considered temporary. The applicant failed to present an accurate reflection as to what will take place. Questions asked pertaining to traffic increasing, what will the trailer look like and why there is not enough information being provide. Mr. Menser voiced he agreed with Mr. Conway but the request is a parking variance and felt that limiting the variarice to 30 days may not be enough time. Mrs. Sergi felt that 30 days would give the city an opportunity to see if the use creates parking issues, traffic issues, if it is visibly unappealing or any complaints are made. Ms. Williamson said she is torn whether or not it should be limited to 30 days: : Mr. Kelly did not feel the board was provided enough information to determine if the use would create issues. In reviewing the standards Mrs. Diver; reviewed that the variance for 24 parkirig spaces is substantial and the character of the area may or may not be altered. Governinental services may or may not be altered depending on how things would be disposed of, if there are lights and how will the traffic be controlled or would it create traffic issues. The owners have lcnowledge of the zoning restrictions. The property can continue to be used without a variance as parking. The spirit and intent be served granting the variance the board is unknown at this time. Mrs. Sergi asked if the use to be taken into consideration includes the appearance of the temporary use. Mr. O'Malley advised that the board would need to envision what the use would look `lilte as it could affect the area. He noted that the board was within their right to limit the timeframe to 30 days. 4