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T. Koberna motioned to grant Horizon Activities Center of 4001 David Drive their request for variance (1123.12), which consists of the placement of a school bus shelter and that the following variances be granted: 1) A 60 ft. variance for front yard setback from right of way (code requires 75 ft., applicant shows 15 ft.). 2) A 3.5 ft. variance for side yard setback abutting nonresidential use (code requires 10 ft., applicant shows 6.5 ft.). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section, 1139.07. W. Kremzar seconded the motion. Role call on the motion; J. Maloney, T. KoUerna and W. Kremzar, "yes", J. Konold "abstain". Granted 10-4- 01 12. Kronheim's Furniture (Expansion5198 Great Northern Plaza-South Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of expanding the existing structure by 7,250 square feet. The following variances are requested: 1) A 25 ft, variance for front setback (code requires 75 ft., applicant shows 50 ft.), section (1139.07). 2) A 2.2% variance for lot coverage (code permits 25%, applicant shows 27.2%), section (1139.05). 3) A 30 space variance for total parking (B.Z.A. requires 2,938 spaces, applicant shows 2,878 spaces), section (1161.05) as modified by B.Z.A. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section, 1139.07, 1139.05, and 1161.05. Note: Lot is not a corner lot (see map 235-28), but fronts on street. Lot coverage is based on total development. B.Z.A. granted a variance of 4.5 spaces per 1,000, but developer is seeking further reduction to 4.4. Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review their request. Mr. Fisher; an Attorney, Mr. Ogrinc; with Developers Diversified, Mr. Hough; Development director and Mr. Koreness; with the Ohio State Bar Association came forward to be sworn in and review the applicants request. Mr. Fisher introduced each of the representatives and indicated that Kronheim's was doing well and would like to expand their existing show room. The planning comtnission has requested that the variances required be approved. They would like to make it known that the side of the building, which will be expanded, does not currently have an entrance nor will it if the addition is approved. Mr. Maloney questioned if the existing parking along the rear of the building would remain and who would use them. Mr. Hough indicated that the spaces would remain and employees or customers could use the parking spaces. Mr. Gareau indicated that even though the number of parking spaces required are calculated by the square footage of the building the board should take into consideration that this is a furniture.store, not a gr.ocery store that generates multiple customers. He questioned the request to use part of the Regal Cinema's parking. Mr. Conway indicated that the applicants proposed that at some point in the future they would raise part of the theater as the square footage/parking lot trade off. He feels that that would be too difficult to oversee, so he suggested that they make a proposal flat out that it will be built with so many parking spaces. The theater could be addressed at another date in the future, there is not much traffic on this side of the strip center. Mr. Kremzar questioned the request to go from 4.5 to 4.4 ratio. Mr. Conway indicated that that was just for a reference number. He really does not think the city should go below the 4.5 ratio and the board should treat the case on its own merit as a furniture store. Each board member voiced that they had no objections to the request. No further comments were made. 7