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..- . done to save some of the existing trees. The motion was seconded by T. Brennan and unanimously approved. R Tallon moved to refer Sportsman's Barber Shop, 30650 Lorain Road to the board of zoning appeals with the recommendation that the board of zoning appeals: grant the variances to have a house without a private garage; grant the variance for the change of use; grant the side yard variances for the structure/driveway; and grant the variance for the ground sign. The motion was seconded by T. Brennan and unanimously approved. In the framing of the motion, Mr. Tallon stated this proposal did not have to return to plauuing. The clerk advised the next board of zoning appeals meeting is August 6, 1998 at 7:30 P.M. N. NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND SUBDIVISIONS: 1) Vienna Woods Subdivision No. 4: Imnrovements & Grading Plans. The proposal to subdivide sublot "A" of the Vienna Woods Lot Split into twelve (12) residential lots was approved by Planning commission on June 24, 1997. Location is east of Woodside Drive and south of Gessner Road. Zoning is C-Residence, Single entirely, and proposed sublots conform to zoning code requirements for area and frontage. Mr. Bartell presented the Improvements and Grading Plans for Subdivision number 4 in Vienna Woods. Assistant City Engineer McDermott offered the following comments concerning this proposal: 1) the plat will have to be re-filed to provide access easements to the retention system; and 2) due to the fact there is a new ordinance requiring a greater height elevation clearance for sanitary sewers and basement floor, it is necessary to raise the grade. Adclirionally, he noted this change in grade will make the property involved much higher than the adjacent properties. Mr. McDermott suggested an alternative consideration is to minim».e the impact of this change in grade by limiting the vertical height by either having no basement or split level type homes. Mr. Bartell was not in favor of this alternative layout. Mr. McDermott explained, if approved, this may cause a situation where the new homes are sitting noticeably higher than the adjacent homes on Gessner and the north part of Woodside Drive. In response to a question from W. Spalding, Mr. McDermott noted the grade would be noticeably higher and similar to the Bridgeport locarion. He stated the lighter shade on the plan is the footer elevation, however a foot would need to be added for the basement elevation. Mr. Brennan questioned if engineering has received many complaints regarding the Bridgeport project. Mr. McDermott advised the engineer for Bridgeport has reduced the grade on the rear which is an improvement, although, it is not quite what the engineering department would like. Mr. Tallon questioned if Mr. McDermott's recommendation was to eliminate the basements. Mr. McDermott confirmed that is his personal recommendation, but Mr. Bartell said that he did not feel that was a feasible solution. Mr. Spalding questioned if tlus would cause a settling problem in terms of the fill that needs to be provided. Mr. McDermott agreed there would be a slight settling with the unfinished grade. Mr. Tallon questioned if the commission is creating something that will put the neighborhood in jeopaxdy. Assistant Law Director Dubelko advised the provisions of the Subdivision Code limits the commission from acting on a proposal based upon the compliance with the subdivision and compliance with the zoning code provisions. Mr. Spald.ing questioned if the project would create a storm drainage problem Mr. McDermott advised Mr. Bartell will have to