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would not be affected. Her only concern was that there would be no handicap ramp for emergencies. Mrs. Diver did not feel the request was substantial or detrimental to neighbors'. Mrs. Sergi moved seconded by 10'Is. Rudolph, to grant Jeryl Bradesca of 24885 Antler Drive her request for variance (1123.12) which consists of a front porch and the following variance is granted: A 7 foot front yard setback variance for a residence too close to the right of way (code requires 501, applicant shows 43'). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.06 (a)), which vvas unanimously approved 5-0. NON-RESIDENTIAL APPEAI..S AND REQUESTS: COMS07-0016: Clark Gas Station; 28925 Lorain Road: (VVarci 3) • A special permit to add to a non-conforming building (1165.02). • A variance for section (1165.02) as the addition does not comply with front and rear setbaclcs. Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of signage and redeveloping the site. The following variances are requested: 8. A variance for 1 parking spaces, (code requires 5, applicant shows 4), section (1161.04 (b)). Note: Handicap is not striped for vans; also handicap space and one space blocks propane tank sales. 10. A 1 foot 6 inch variance for front yard setback (due to roof projection), (code requires 75 ft, applicant shows 73'6"), section (table 1139.07). 11. A 20 foot variance for rear yard setback, (code requires 25 ft applicant shows 5 ft), section (1139.07). 12. A 2 foot 6 inch side yard variance to parking, (code requires 10 ft applicant shows 7'6") section (1139.07). 13. A 4% variance for exceeding lot coverage (code permits 25% applicant shows 29%), section (1139.05). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections; (1161.04 (b)), (table 1139.07) and (1139.05). Mr. Manning the applicants' Attorney and Mr. Smith the Architect each came forward to be sworn in and address the board. Mr. Manning reviewed that the proj ect was on going for the past year. The site needs to be improved due to customer needs and the profit margin on the sales of gas being decreased. The owner wants to offer more than vending machines to be competitive and add an additional gas-pump to stay in business. In the process of improving the site they have tried to meet all the cities requests and respectfully full fill the needs of both the owner and city. The variances listed are what are needed to help the owner stay in business and compete with surrounding businesses. To date no neighbors have come forward to object to what is talcing place and although Ward 3 Councilwoman Jones advised that she would not address the board she acknowledges the site needed to be improved. After BZA granted reconsideration they had two meetings with city staff to work out what would be reasonable or acceptable for the lot size and shape. The size of the addition was decreased, the ground sign was eliminated and a number of variances were decreased or eliminated. The lot requires a special permit to add to a nonconforming building, front rear, sideyard and lot coverage variances each of which were decreased. The nature of the business will remain the same therefore the enhancements will improve the neighborhood. The use and value would not be adversely affected as the improvements will in fact increase the value of the owners and neighboring sites. There will be no public nuisance as the neighboring sites are commercial and the use is preexisting. Traffic congestion will be improved as the additional pump will move 2