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Air conditioning units and generators need to be installed contiguous to the house but staff wanted to provide more flexibility to residents on where the units can be installed. Currently, if the house is at the minimum rear yard setback, then a variance would be required to install an AC unit behind the house since the units would have to meet the same setback as the house. Staff suggested allowing units to be installed four feet into the side yard with a minimum of a five foot setback for homes that are built on the rear yard setback. If it is installed in the side yard, screening would be required. Generators would not be allowed in the side yard since there are currently no models that could meet the noise ordinance requirements. The noise control chapter is enforced by the Safety Division and needs to be addressed in the future. Staff wanted to be sensitive to the noise created by generators to help protect neighbors but reduce the amount of variances requested for them. Mr. Malone was concerned about potentially creating a hardship for residents whose electrical panel is on side of their home because it would be more expensive to install the generator in the rear yard. Ms. Lieber suggested revisiting the code if the technology improves. Ms. Nader agreed with requiring the generators be installed in the rear yard because they are fairly loud now and the code can be revisited. She thought a condenser is much smaller than a generator and would be less obtrusive if installed in the side yard. Mr. Olivos said there are two types of generators that have different fuel and maintenance requirements, gas and diesel/gasoline. Mr. Olivos was concerned about not having a limit on the size of the generator. Ms. Nader thought odors from the generator could be an additional concern if located in the side yard. Administrative Approvals Ms. Lieber reviewed the recently approved amendments. Millennium Place, 25209 Country Club Boulevard, changed the size and location of their patio. Horizon Education Center, 25300 Lorain Road, changed some of the approved colors and materials. Tire Choice, 4565 Great Northern Boulevard, added new paint to complement their new signage. KFC, 27901 Lorain Road, had approved plans for an exterior remodel which expired and was reapproved. Rite Aid, 29000 Lorain Road, removed awnings. Jamestown Apartments, 4809 Columbia Road, are doing extensive site changes, including concrete work, lighting, landscaping, dumpster enclosures, roof repairs, removal of the swimming pool and tennis courts and utility improvements. Five Guys, 26037 Lorain Road, installed a concrete curb to the store front to prevent water issues. Butternut Ridge Apartments, 5800 Great Northern Boulevard, is installing a 16 x 20 shed. Vitalia Senior Living, 29709 Lorain Road, removed a villa and added more space between the driveways to improve the safety of the residents. The City Hall lobby is undergoing COVID-19 related improvements to improve the health and safety of employees and visitors. Shin Code Update The proposed updates has been voted out of the BZD committee and are going to City Council to be voted on. A few recommendations were made by the committee. The digital sign prohibition for landmarked properties was removed but would still apply in the historic district. Digital signs would be prohibited in residentially zoned districts. Vehicle signs would be permitted as time- limited temporary signs and would require permits. A temporary sign policy has been proposed to address additional signage needs for businesses during the pandemic. Hopefully the updated code will be effective by the end of the year. ADJOURNMENT