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bring to 8 foot tall continue fence along east property line with mounding in front continued entire length. The microphone is to adhere to code. The residents concerns are to be addressed. S. Hoff-Smith seconded the motion, roll call on the motion R. Koeth "Yes", S. Hoff-Smith, R. Hreha, W. Spalding, and J. Lasko; "No". Motion failed R. Koeth motion to table Dunkin DonutsBaskin Robins proposal. W. Spalding seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Spalding. Mr. Guuniug asked for clarification and Mr. O'Malley answered the request. 2. Dale Schmidt ;(PP# 234-09-017) Sublot #9 Industrial Parkwav: (VVRD 3) Proposal consists of construction of self-storage structures business Note: variances are required. The Architectural Review Board approved proposal with conditions on 2-18-04. Chairman Koeth called all interested parties forward to review the proposal. Mr. Schmidt, the owner and Architect each came forward. City Planner Wenger reviewed the use of the lot and what Architectural Review Board requested the applicant's change to aesthetically fit into the neighborhood better. Building Commissioner Conway advised the commission that the other lots in the neighborhood were granted variances due to the shapes of the lots. The applicants do not require much parking and his recommendation to the Board of Zoning Appeals is going to be to deny the variance request. He suggested that the board have the applicant return after addressing the Board of Zoning Appeals. City Engineer Durbin reviewed that his office sent a letter to Mr. Schmidt's engineer to address the 14 concems outlined in Ms. Becker's memo and to date he has not heard from the applicant nor received revised plans. Mr. Schmidt reviewed his meeting with the Architectural Review Board and what changes they requested he make to the site. They did not like the amou.nt of inetal roofing on the fiont of the building. They requested a sand color brick band be added to soften up the buildings, which has been done. The landscaping has been moved there is only three parking places. A parking front is not allowed. They need the parking in front to keep the site secure. The potential renters will park outside the gates then enter the office area only. Building Commissioner Conway reviewed the variances required and the landscaping changes the Arclutectural Review Board requested. Mr. Spalding questioned if the structure was moved back if it would elimiuate the variances. Even though the parking time would be limited. Building Commissioner Conway does not feel that the applicants have a hardship. The board would prefer the applicant move the buildings back to meet the codes. Building Commissioner Conway felt that regardless if the variances were required in the front or back there is no hardship. The Board requested the applicant move the buildings into code. They discussed why any variance should be granted on a vacant lot. J. Lasko motion to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals require the building be moved to come into code and that all the recommended improvements be incorporated into the plans. The Chairman advised that the applicants would return after the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting with plans showing all the recommended changes. R. Koeth seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. 3. ENT Health Services; (PP# 236-02-006) 25761 Lorain Road: (WRD4 Proposal consists of a 2,784 square foot addition and partial alteration to existing building. Note: Variance required for adding to a non-conforming building. The Architectural Review Board tabled but forwarded the proposal on 2-18-04 3