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W. Kremzar made a motion to grant Jeffrey & Rebecca Reynolds, 5401 Burns Rd, their request for variance (1123.12), which consists of adding a front porch, and that the following variances be granted: 1. A special permit to add to a non-conforming building (1165.02). Existing house is 22 feet from right of way, code calls for 50'. (1135.06 A). 2. A 34 foot variance for front setback of a residence, (code requires 50', applicant shows 16'). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.06 A). The motion was seconded by J. Konold and unaniinously approved. Variances Granted. 4). RTA North Olmsted Transit Center: 236-16-014 (Great Northern Blvd. SE of I-480): WRD 4 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of ground signs. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for 2 ground signs on a lot, (code permits 1, applicant shows 2), section (1163.26 A). 2. *A 113 foot variance for 2 ground signs too close together, (code requires 200', applicant shows 87), section (1163.26 A). 3. *A 13 foot variance for a ground sign too close to a side lot line, (code requires 20', applicant shows 7), section (1163.26 B). * Note: Dimensions were scaled from site plan received 11/14/02. Site plan does not have dimensions shown. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1163.26 (A) &(B)). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Joseph Shaffer and Mr. Tom Terbrack came forward on behalf of the RTA and were sworn in. Mr. Shaffer indicated they would like a sign at the entrance to the transit center to announce their facility. He said the sign that was approved by the Planning Commission faces Great Northern Blvd. going north and south. The concern is that people coming off the ramp would not see the sign until they passed the decision point of making a turn. They want to add a sign facing the ramp traffic. It is identical to the sign previously approved. Ms. Kathleen Patton came forward to be sworn in. She is a neighbor to the transit center and wants to know where the sign will go and how big it is, as she will have to look at it every day. She said that she and her neighbors were told by RTA and the administration that they wouldn't see any lights, cars, or buses. She can see all of that from her front yard. The proposal they were shown initially showed a mound was to go around three sides so residents wouldn't have to see the lot. It only goes around two sides. She sees everything. She believes they were lied to by RTA and the administration. Mr. Terbrack explained the fence has not been installed yet. Ms. Patton said it is supposed to be a mound and a fence. Mr. Terbrack said a fence will be put in. Mr. Kremzar asked how close the two signs will be to Ms. Patton's house. Mr. Shaffer said they will be at least 300 ft. away. The signs will not be visible because the wall and the mounds will shield it. Mr. Shaffer reviewed the plans with Ms. Patton. Mr. O'Malley pointed out the development plan was reviewed by the Planning Commission and ultimately approved by Council. The transit center is essentially built. Some additional fencing may be planned but the mounding and the sound wall are done. Mr. Maloney said the board is only to consider the sign. W. Kremzar made a motion to grant RTA North Olmsted Transit Center, 236-16-014 (Great Northern Blvd. SE of I-480), its request for variance (1123.12), which consists of ground signs and that the following variances be granted: 1. A variance for 2 ground signs on a lot, (code permits 1, applicant shows 2), section (1163.26 A). 2. *A 113 foot variance for 2 ground signs too close together, (code requires 200', applicant shows 87'), section (1163.26 A). 3. *A 13 foot variance for a ground sign too close to a side lot line, (code requires 20', applicant shows 7), section (1163.26 B). *Note: Dimensions were scaled from site plan received 11/14/02. Site plan does not have dimensions shown. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1163.26 (A) &(B)). The motion was seconded by J. Konold and unanimously approved. Variances Granted. 4