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19-15729; Extra Snace Self Storaze; 24002 Lorain Road Representative: Chuck Andes, Beck Developers, agent for LR Acquisition, 3900 Park East Boulevard, Beachwood, OH Proposal consists of a self -storage facility. Property is zoned B-1 Local Business. The following variances are requested: 1. A use variance for a self -storage facility in the B-1 Local Business District; code does not permit; Table 1139.03-1. 2. A 1 ft. variance for building height of Building One; code permits maximum building height of 25 ft.; applicant shows 26 ft.; Table 1139.04-2 3. A 16 ft. variance for front building setback; code permits a maximum front building setback of 65 ft.; applicant shows 81 ft.; Table 1139.04-3. 4. A variance for 13 parking spaces; code permits a minimum of 7 parking spaces and a maximum of 8 parking spaces; applicant shows 21 parking spaces; Section 1161.02.17 & Table 1161.03-1. Note: applicant letter indicates potential of landbanking 12 parking spaces. Ms. Lieber stated that the applicant proposes to construct a multi -building self -storage facility. The largest building is a climate -controlled indoor facility; buildings 2 and 3 are drive -up only. Self -storage facilities are not permitted in the B-1 Local Business District. This project was previously approved under an earlier zoning code which allowed for self -storage on the property. Variances are required for the height and setback of Building One. The applicant proposes to landbank 10 parking spaces along the west side of the property and construct 12 parking spaces along the front of Building One. Mr. Andes said the property was purchased in 2017, before the zoning code update. When the demolition permit was applied for, an underground storage tank was discovered and held up the construction until 2019. The facility will be climate controlled and the back building will have a brick veneer. There is a detention pond at the rear of the property that will be maintained. One of the large storage companies will be hired to manage the facility. The price point will be slightly higher than the other storage facility on the agenda. Ms. Lieber said this project was previously approved by City Council and has only returned because their original approval and extension expired. Because the project has not changed, other than to address the parking requirement in a manner that comes closer to conforming to code and adds green space to the property, she supported the requested variances. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variances for 19- 15729; Extra Space Self Storage; 24002 Lorain Road: 1. A use variance for a self -storage facility in the B-1 Local Business District; code does not permit; Table 1139.03-1. 2. A 1 ft. variance for building height of Building One; code permits maximum building height of 25 ft.; applicant shows 26 ft.; Table 1139.04-2 3. A 16 ft. variance for front building setback; code permits a maximum front building setback of 65 ft.; applicant shows 81 ft.; Table 1139.04-3. 4. A variance for 13 parking spaces; code permits a minimum of 7 parking spaces and a maximum of 8 parking spaces; applicant shows 21 parking spaces; Section 1161.02.17 & Table 1161.03-1. Note: applicant letter indicates potential of landbanking 12 parking spaces. Motion passed 5-0.