5/4/2020 Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

issues with the proposal due to the unique location of the woods and drive. Ms. Patton thought it would add value and did not think it would have a detrimental impact to the neighbors. Mr. Allain thought the applicant kept the addition consistent with the layout of the home and did not have any concerns about the project. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Rahm, to approve the following variances for 20- 16204; Matt & Barb Simoncic; 5770 Canterbury Road: 1. A 39.25 ft. variance for rear yard setback; code requires 50 ft.; applicant shows 10.75 ft.; Section 1135.06(D). 2. A variance for enlarging a non -conforming dwelling in a manner that does not conform to required setbacks; code permits enlargement of a non -conforming dwelling so long as yard regulations and setback requirements are met; applicant shows the addition encroaching into the rear yard; Section 1165.02(B)(2). Motion passed 5-0. COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 20-16191; Nissan; 28596 Lorain Road Representatives: Dan Barcikoski, MG Civil Design, 255 Park Place, Chagrin Falls, OH; Brian Fabo, Fabo Architecture, 1736 Columbus Road, Columbus, OH; Lou Brossard, Ward 1 Councilman Proposal consists of a parking lot expansion. Property is zoned B-3 General Business. The following variance is requested: 1. A 10 ft. variance for buffer zone depth; code requires 30 ft. buffer where B-3 General Business District abuts a One Family Residence District; applicant shows 20 ft. buffer; Table 1139.06-3. Ms. Lieber stated that the applicant proposes to expand their parking lot and install a new storm water management system in the rear of the property. Based on the zoning of the property (B-3) and the zoning of the adjacent properties (One Family Residence), a 30 -foot buffer zone is required. The applicant proposes a 20 -foot buffer requesting a variance of 10 feet. Mr. Barcikoski said the applicant is requesting the variance because the demand for sales and new car inventory is high. Currently, Nissan leases land along Lorain Road to store inventory which is becoming inconvenient and inefficient. The parking lot extension would reduce traffic on Lorain Road. The project would also include curbs, fencing, an underground detention system and landscaping. The proposed setback would be in line with the neighboring dealership's setback. The addition would provide 60 parking spots. There is an existing board on board fence along the western property line that will connect to the new fencing. Mr. Fabo said this proposal was approved in 2010 but Nissan decided to purchase the corner lot at that time instead of proceeding with this project at that time. There is an existing storm sewer chamber that needs to be repaired and would be cost prohibitive when compared to installing a new system. No new lighting will be installed as part of the project. The cars parked in the expanded area would only be moved when a customer would like to test drive them. Mr. Brossard was with the resident whose property abuts the rear property line and asked if the existing cluster of pine trees would be affected. Mr. Barcikoski said the trees in the hatched area