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pad location along Brookpark Road is within a required buffer yard adjacent to the residential property to the east. None of the six enclosures are proposed to have gates, which is in violation of the ordinance requiring screening that is enclosed on all sides, including gates. Mr. Zirzow said they recently took over the apartment complex. There were rodent and safety issues since there were individual trash cans for each unit. A safety study was done to determine the best locations for dumpsters. Bays 6 and 7 were challenging to ensure the safety of garbage trucks and resident parking. Additional renovations are planned to improve landscaping, safety and lighting on the property. Mr. Orehek said the locations were based on a garbage study which would be safe for pedestrians and vehicles to access. No utilities would be obstructed. Three - sided dumpster enclosures were selected as a safety precaution. The enclosure doors break or are not closed properly and become noise and safety issues. He did not think the neighbors would be negatively impacted by the dumpster locations. The location along Brookpark Road has limited pedestrian traffic and landscaping would screen the enclosures. Along Columbia Road, landscaping buffers exist by the dumpster pads and the enclosures would be visible only by stopped vehicles going southbound. Ms. Lieber did not support the variance requests. The locations may work functionally for the property manager but will be highly visible from the public ROW. Regardless of the material used, there is a high potential these areas will overflow at times with garbage creating a substantial detriment to the neighborhood and appearance of the city. Mr. Orehek said the photos submitted prior to the meeting show the view of the dumpster pads from Columbia Road. Ms. Laforet was concerned about having the dumpster enclosure so close to her property. She already has issues with water and animals from the apartments and thought the dumpster would compound the problem. Mr. Zirzow said $10,000 was spent on trapping animals. He ensured the dumpster pad would angle toward the Jamestown property. The enclosures along Columbia Road would have footers to match the decorative brick of the building. Mr. Zirzow said seniors and kids have difficulty opening and closing dumpster enclosure gates. There is also a possibility of becoming trapped if the gate closes accidentally. Mr. Papotto agreed that the positioning of the enclosures on Columbia Road would be ideal for trash pickup but at times could overflow and would be unsightly. He thought the enclosures are relatively large in relation to the dumpsters but an offset side entrance could be built without a gate. He appreciated the investment in the property and consolidating the dumpsters but wanted to make sure things got off to a good start. Mr. Mackey was concerned about large items being thrown in the dumpsters and he liked the side entrance idea suggested by Mr. Papotto. He asked for the variances be voted on separately. Mr. Allain thought that given the location of the proposed locations and that trash can overflow at times, the biggest issue is that they would not be enclosed on all sides and would become an eyesore. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variance for 20- 17503; Jamestown Apartments; 4809 Columbia Road: 1. A variance for screening that is not enclosed on all sides; code requires enclosure on all sides without openings other than a gate, applicant shows enclosure on three sides, Section 1139.07(B)(2). Motion denied 0-5.