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Mr. Lopez moved, seconded by Mrs. Bellido, to grant CMS10-09: Sprinter of 28595 Lorain Road a variance for the display of inerchandise within the required front building setback; code requires 75 ft, applicant shows 17 display vehicles within the front setback, Section 1139.07. Roll call: Rudolph, Diver, Sellido - yes, Lopez - no; motion approved 3-1. Mrs. Diver moved, seconded by Mr. Lopez, to grant CMS10-09: Sprinter of 28595 Lorain Road the following variances: 1. A 7 foot 6 inch variance for new stainless steel glass fa?ade within the 75 foot building setback; code requires 75', applicant shows 67 ft 6 inches, Section 1139.07 2. A 3 foot 6 inch variance for new stainless steel glass canopies along east and west sides of new entrance being within 75 foot building setback; code requires 751, applicant shows 71' 6", Section 1139.07. The motion was approved 4-0. CMS10-10: Stop on Inn; 29352 Lorain Road: Request for variance (1123.11). Proposal consists of new outdoor patio. The following variances are requested: 1. A 25 foot variance for business activity within required 75 foot front building setback; code requires 75 ft, applicant shows 50 ft, Section 1139.07 (see note). 2. A 25 foot variance for a fence constructed within front yard setback; code requires 75 ft, applicant shows 50 ft, Section 1139.07. Note: Alcohol consumption in the outdoor patio area must be approved by division of alcohol. Chuck McGettriclc, architect; Mike Beech and Jim Randal, operators; Joe Nemer, property owner; and Steve Konig, neighbor, were sworn in. Mr. McGettrick said they are requesting to build an outdoor patio on a building which has an 86 foot front setback. The fenced patio encroaches 26 feet into the front setback requiring the variances. The patio is needed to accommodate summer patrons. Mrs. Diver aslced how many patrons the patio would seat and Mr. McGettriclc said 24 with six tables. Mrs. Diver aslced how the west driveway would be affected by the patio. Mr. McGettriclc said the west area was not a driveway in fact safety forces prefer the drive not be used. Ms. Rudolph questioned the distance from the west neighboring building to the patio and Mr. McGettrick said the building is the old fire station. Mrs. Diver asked how many parlcing spaces would be added. Mr. McGettrick said parking would go from 45 spaces to 64 spaces and reviewed their locations noting the front included three accessible spaces. Ms. Rudolph questioned the distance from the fence to the front parking spaces. Mr. McGettrick said the distance is about a 24 feet. Ms. Rudolph aslced if the bar was expanding into the east space which is vacant and Mr. McGettrick said no. Mrs. Diver aslced why the patio was being added to the front. Mr. McGettriclc said the front was chosen to contain customers in the front so they are visible to safety forces and minimize noise levels along the back. Mrs. Bellido aslced if the patio would be connected to the building. Mr. McGettrick said the fence will be a three sided fence of which the west side will be connected to the building and the east side will remain open. Mr. Nemer said he is trying to enhance the building and presented the board with a letter stating they would have all maintenance issues addressed and noted that he hired someone to maintain the site weelcly. Mr. Mitchell said in discussions with the safety forces they prefer the west drive not be used and noted that the rear parlcing lot being expanded will malce the site more accessible. There should 6