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like to add a parking lot to the front to accommodate the home being used as an office for his podiatry practice. The reason he needs the variances for the parking is that he would like to have the parking area as close to the office as he can for his patients. In his line of work most of his patients are senior citizens. Mr. Gomersall read allowed the requests and explained what was being proposed. He questioned if there were any further questions or comments from the audience or board members. Mr. Maloney commented that he thought the applicant did a good job on the site and felt that the request should be granted. J. Maloney motioned to jrant_Stephen Musser of 25043 Lorain Rd his request for variance 1123.12. Which consists of converting an existing residential structure into a doctor's office including parking, handicapped ramp and that the following Variances be granted: l. A 35 foot variance for building fi-ont yard setback (code requires 75 foot, applicant shows 40 foot) section 1139.07, 2. A 5.5 foot variance for building West Side yard setback (code requires 10 foot, applicant shows 4.5 foot) section 1139.07. 3. A 37 foot variance for building setback on corner lot (code requires 50 foot, applicant shows 13 foot) section 1139.08. 4. A 13 foot variance for parking front yard setback (code requires 20 foot, applicant shows 7 foot) section 1139.07. 5. A 5 foot variance for parking West Side yard setback ( code requires 10 foot, applicant shows 5 foot) section 1139.07. 6. A 19 foot variance for parking setback on corner lot (code requires 20 foot, applicant shows one foot) section 1139.08, ? Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1139.07 and 1139.08. The motion was seconded by T. Koberna and unanimously approved. Variances Granted. 2. Troy & Bridget Brookover; 23017 Alexander Rd. Request for variance 1123.12. The proposal consists of a fence on a corner lot. The following variances are requested: 1. Ari 18 inch height variance for 26 feet of fence 48 inches high in neighbors front set back (code requires 30 inches, applicant shows 48 inches). 2. A variance to install 26 feet of 100% closed fence in neighbor's setback (code permits 50% open, applicant shows 100% closed). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1135.02 (fl (1). NOTE: Existing fence between 23037 and 23017" Alexander is to be removed the same day new fence is installed. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties forward to review the variances requested. The oath was administered to Mr. & Mrs. Brookover the owners who came forward to review the request. Mr. Brookover indicated that the reason the variances were requested is so that they could keep the dog in the yard as well as the children. The home is on a corner lot and the code only allows a 30 inch high fence and we would like to have a 4 foot high fence. Mrs. Brookover presented a letter addressed to the board members from her neighbor, which indicated that they had no objections to the fence. Mr. Maloney questioned were the fence would start and end. Mr. Brookover indicated that the fence would end at the side of the garage as shown in the drawing. Mr. Koberna questioned how far in from the street 2