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--+• Notf;: This matter is returning for review of the vote taken at the April 23, 2002 Planning Corrimission meeting. Thii; proposal has been withdrawn at the request of the applicant until further notice. l. North Olmsted Collision Center; 28415 Lorain Road: Proposal consists of a 3,600 square foot addition and 12 new parking spaces. Note: Variances are required. Mr. Koeth read the proposal and called forward the representatives of North Olmsted Collision. Mr. Ron Mills, the attorney for Alko Properties, and for Mr. Pat Kovalchuk, the owner/operator of the Norl:h Olmsted Collision, came forward to address the Board. Mr. Kovalchuk accompanied him. Mr. Mills indicated he has had conversations with the Building Department. They are proposing an extension of the now existing building, which will include some additional paving. They came before the l3oard last year to proceed on purchasing property_at the rear of the Lube Stop. That was recently completed. They had a lot split there and the title of the property has been transferred. That property is now combined with the applicant's. He added that business has been very good and they have been gooci for the City. They are in the process of building and expanding and they would like to move forward. He indicated they are aware there are setback variances that would be needed if this proposal meets with approval from the Planning Commission. Mr. Koeth asked Tom Rymarczyk to go over the variances. Mr. Rymarczyk indicated they are involved in a new triangular lot that had been consalidated. They are looking for a 17' side yard setback of a building. The code requires 50' betvieen a residential and commercial area. The applicant shows 33'. The side yard parking on the wesi: where it abuts the residential requires 20' and they are showing none. The front edge of the trian.gle abuts a commercial area. A 10' setback is required and again they show none. They code requires 18' for a drive and at the end of the building where the last parking stall is they have 16' so they need a 2' driveway variance. Mr. Koeth asked if there is a fence now in the parking area. Mr. Mills indicated there is a fence going along the back area and the side. Mr. Koeth asked if that fence will be extended all the way up. Mr. Mills replied it will all be fenced in as the parking area is now; they will continue the board on board fence. Mr. Koeth mentioned there are trees there now. Mr. Mills said there are trees in the back but as they put in additional paving they will extend the fence. Mr. Koeth asked if they will use the same materials on the new building. Mr. Mills replied that their goal is have it appear as though it was all built at one time. Mr. Koeth inquired about exterior lighting in the back end. Mr. Mills indicated there is lighting now in the rear and they are proposing to push it back: and have the same type of lighting, for security purposes in the parking area. Mrs. O'Rourke asked if that lighting is on the building or on a pole. Mr. Kovalchuk indicated the lighting is on the builciing. Mr. Hreha asked if the light is focused down and if they have hoods over them. Mr. Kovalchuk informed him there is just one light. Mr. Spalding asked for the purpose of the extension. Mr. Mills indicated it is for bodywork. Mr. Spalding commented that the fence will extend to the rear but he wondered if the additional parking would be fenced as well. Mr. Mills said it will all be fenced. It is all contained for purposes to benefit neighbors, and for security and appearance. Mr. Koeth asked for any audience questions or comments. Mr. George Nashar, Ward 3 Councilman, came forvrard. He indicated he has not had any objections from the neighbors abutting this property. North Olmsted Auto Body Collision has been a good neighbor in that area and they maintain their business in a very respectable manner. Mr. Koeth said the biggest concern is the lighting. Mr. Mills said the lighi:ing will be no different than it is now and it shines down. Chairman Koeth made a motion to approve North Olmsted Collision at 28415 Lorain Rd. The proposal consists of a 3,600 square foot addition and 12 new parking spaces. He said he would like to make sure the four variances will move on to the Board of Zoning Appeals. There is a 17' variance for a side yard setback of the building, a 20' `iariance for the side yard setback of the parking area, a 10' variance for the side yard setback of 2