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? .? ? 6. Castle Pines, to be located on property currentlv shown at 30338 and 30374 Lorain Road Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to have a Sth story on two buildings in middle portion of property. Also request a variance for 88 spaces less than requ.ired by code. Violatiou of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1138.05, 1138.06 and 1161.05. Originally heard by Planning Commission May 9, 1995, and Heard by Architectural Board of Review oji May 17, 1995. NOTE: Identical proposal was heard by the Board of zoning appeals May 15, 1995 however order expired in accordance with section 1123.15. Reheard by plauniug on September 8, 1998. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Corey, Mr. Kaczniar, the Architect, and Ms. Balogh, a concerned neighbor. Mr. Gomer•sall reviewed the variances being asked for. He indicated that most of tonight's members were on the board when this case was heard in 1995 there was a lot of questions the board had then. Has there been any changes made since the case was before this board in 1995. Mr. Corey indicated there was one change, iu 1995 we didu't own one of the parcels of land that we now own. Mr. Conway suggested they have submitted blue prints tonight that address most of the questions from Tuesday nights Planuiug commission meeting. They have provided land bank parking, it is not a paved area but is land banked and cau be utilized in the future. Mr. Gomersall asked Mr. Corey if he had anytlung to add to Mr. Conway's statement. Mr. Kaczmar indicated the construction is a pre-cast plank system, wluch meaus there is only 8' ft clear space within each of the units and is an 8 foot 8 iuches floor height. The over all height of the building is not five story's. Mr. Gomersall indicated the board members have a rough draft of the Castle Pines minutes from the Plauuing commission meeting dated 9/8/98, the bottom line of the motion is to approve the plans as they are, and I sees uo other reason for this board to do otherwise. Mr. Goinersall asked if there were any further questions from residents. Ms. Balogh a neighbor indicated she had not seen the plans since 1995 when they were submitted and would like to look at them. Mr. Corey addressed Ms. Balogh's questions and reviewed the blue prints with her. Ms. Balogh indicated she did not have any objections to the new plans. No further questions were asked. J. Maloney moved to grant Castle Pines of 30338 and 30374 Lorain Road. Their request for variance (1123.12). 1). A variance to have a Sth story on two buildings in middle portion of property. 2). A variance for 88 spaces less than required by code. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1138.05, 1138.06 and 1161.05. The motion was seconded by J. Kremzar and unanimously approved. Variances Granted 7. Michael Homolak; 5647 Whitehaven: Request for variance (1123.12). Requesting a variance to install a swimming pool in the rear yard that exceeds 20% of the required area of the rear yard by 265. Sq ft Which is a Violation of Ord. 90- 125, Section 1135.02 (d-2). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Homolak. Mr. Gomersall reviewed the variances being requested and asked Mr. Homolak to indicate if he agreed with the request that was just read aloud. Mr. Homolak indicated the notice that was sent out is wrong, we are not 265' Sq ft over we are 176' Sq ft over. Mr. Gomersall asked Mr. Conway to add.ress Mr. Hamolaks square footage issue. Mr. Conway asked Mr. Homolak how he reached his figures of 176' Sq ft. Mr. Homolak indicated he spoke to the inspector every day for a week on the phone and together we came up with 176' Sq ft. Mr. Conway suggested some times just discussing the figures over the phone is difficult. Mr. Conway showed Mr. Homolak the calculations 4