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3) Sportsman's Barber Shop, 30650 Lorain Road Proposal consists of renovating the existing garage to be used as a barber shop. Mr. Boccardi, architect, preseuted the proposaL He identified the property will be used for a dual puipose as a residence and a business. The renovations to the existing garage include: new shingles, E.F.I.S./Dryvit system, windows, a heating system, bathroom, lighting, etc. The hours of operation will be from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. daily. Lighting will only be implemented on the front side of the structure. A five foot variance will be required as the existing garage is five feet from the property line. Mr. Boccardi noted the bathroom will be handicap accessible and tie into the existing home. Four parking spaces were provided, wluch Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk noted complies to the code requirements as ouly two spots are needed. Mr. Boccardi advised landscaping will be presented before architectural review board. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned if the facility will serve a dual purpose of a residential garage and a barber shop. Mr. Boccardi clarified there would no longer be a residential garage meaning the vehicle parking area for Sportsman's Barber Shop would also be used for those who live in the home. Mr. Brennan questioned if the tree in the front could be saved, by instead moving the parking on the east property line and creating a parallel parking scenario. Mr. Boccardi agreed to comply with this request to save the pine tree. Mr. Rymarczyk explained more variances would be needed as parallel parking is prohibited according to the code. Mr. Boccardi suggested an alternative plan by possibly adding another tree out front next to the parking spaces for the customers. Assistant City Engin.eer McDermott advised a utility plan will be ueeded. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned if there will be a problem with tying in the plumbing. Mr. McDermott responded if the hard surface area is being enlarged. Mr. Rymarczyk confirmed the proposal does include a 75% increase in hard surface area. Mr. Boccardi advised there is an existing drain in the back. Mr. McDermott clarified, if there is an increase in hard surface, the developer will have to provide for the additional run off. Mr. Boccardi stated he is familiar with the code requirements and Mr. McDermott noted there have been recent changes to the code. Mr. Tallon questioned what is directly to the west of the properiy. Mr. Boccardi identified that neighbor is a resident with a sign company out the back and side. The drive area is concrete and will be extended, meaning the entire parking lot will be concrete. There is one ground sign which will conform to the zoning code. There were three lights on the front of the store which Mr. Boccardi identified as simple A- lamps. Although not identified on the plan, Mr. Boccardi explained the fixtures would be goose neck style. The colors/design of the barber shop will be white Dryvit, similar to the existing house. Mr. Rymarczyk noted a variance will be needed for the location of the ground sign (in the thirty-five foot triangle). In addition variances were needed for the following: to have a house without a private garage; for the change of use; and side yard variances for the structure/driveway. Chairman Tallon opened up discussion for audience participation, but no interest was expressed. R. Tallon moved to accept the proposal of Sportsman's Barber Shop, 30650 Lorain Road a proposal consisting of renovating the existing garage to be used as a barber shop, with the inclusion that: the lighting be presented to the architechual review board July 22, 1998 at 5:30 P.M., and the proposal is to be referred to the city forester for comments on what can be