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The applicant voiced his concern about the loss of five parking spaces by changing to an angled parking design. Mr. Conway advised the applicant that if 90 degree parking is used, code requires a 22 foot aisle. He stated tliat there are eight more spaces than code requires. If angled parking is used, the variance for this would not be required. The applicant wants to be able to accommodate tenants in the future if more parking would ever be needed. In summary, the following requirements are required for the revised plans so that no variances will be required for: • Show all landscape areas will be irrigated. • Loading and unloading spaces with the required minimum area of 12' x 25' between bollazd locations. • Disclosure of gas meter locations or any other obstructions on the drawings is clearly marked. • No variance will be required in connection with height or location of lighting on the north side of property. • Security lighting on the west side of the building be provided and indicated on the revised plans as submitted. Mr. Lasko moved to recommend to the Board of Zoning Appeals that the following variances be granted: 1. A 16 foot variance for setback from right-of-way line to parking on corner lots (code requires minimum of 201, applicant shows 41), this setback area is required to be landscaped, section (1139.08) The required setback from the right-of-way line to parking on corner lots is normally 201, however in this case is 5' which takes into account the other accommodations that have been considered, so with the balancing of the two, we recommend that this variance be granted. 2. A 10 foot side yard setback for west property line, (code requires 101, applicant shows 0'), this area also required to be landscaped, section (1139.14) In this case, there is no setback or landscaping. Taking into account the nature of this particular parcel and the fact that it borders another commercial property, we recommend that this variance be granted. The applicant stated that the irrigation proposal is included in the plans. 3. Section 1165.02 (b) (1) requires a special permit for the alteration and enlargement of a non-conforming structure, as the existing building does not meet the current requirements for the 75-ft setback. A special permit for the alteration and. enlargement of a non-conforming structure is granted. Recognizing that this parcel is unique and what it has been put through to in its prior lifetime and recognizing that this would provide an opportunity to make a dramatic change to this parcel, that the design plans as they have been presented will more than compensate for any other changes that otherwise could have been made and based on its merits, is as good as or better than anything else that otherwise would be done in conformity with that particular section of the code. 4. A 5 foot variance for side yard setback from property line, (code requires minimum of 20 feet. Applicant shows 15'). This setback area is required to be landscaped. (code 1139.08) 5