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Ms. Rumes on how they planned to maintain in between the fences. She replied they would kill the grass they originally planted, lay weed barrier and put gravel down. Mr. Turvey expressed his discontent about the gravel stating he did not feel it was a viable solution. Mr. Rahm moved; seconded by Ms. Patton; to approve 23-24083; Steven & Cassandra Rumes- 6645 Chadbourne Drive. Board members entered in their discussion with Mr. Kovach saying he saw the gap between the fences extended all the way back, but felt comfortable with the Rumes' maintaining it. Mr. Papotto expressed concern regarding keeping vegetation out from between the fence. Mr. Rahm stated that because the Rumes' were working with the building department, and offering to take the responsibility of maintaing that area, he had no issue with the variance. Mr. Mackey expressed his issue with the gap in between the fences and was not in favor of this variance. Ms. Patton also expressed concern for the small distance between fences, but felt that there is a need as other attempts to secure the yard were unsuccessful. Mr. Papotto brought up the location of the concrete and explained that was why the variance was brought to the board. Mr. Mackey felt that the variance would not solve any issues and that he did not see a real need for the fence, and reiterated he was not in favor of this variance. Motion Passed: 4-1; Mr. Mackey opposed. COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 23-23804; 25730 LORAIN ROAD; KG REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS WESTSIDE LLC Proposal of a new driveway at east property line to permit crossing of Root Road by Ganley service staff. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for an access road; code permits all access to the property from that arterial street, applicant requests one access from a non -arterial street. Section 1139.03. C.3. Representatives: Joel Copley; Janotta & Herner 309 Monroe Street, Monroeville 44847, Bruce Bruehler 4440 Root Road Director Upton introduced the case to the board; he stated there were some adjustments made that included a gate to only allow staff to move cars from one lot to the other, in order to bypass Lorain Road, He added that staff was in favor of the variance and asked for recommendation from the board. Mr. Copley elaborated that the lot across the street was purchased for use as an overflow of the service centers. He explained there was already a curb cut on Root Road for the overflow service center, and they wanted to have one for the dealership lot to bypass Lorain Road. Mr. Bruehler expressed opposition of the variance by way of asking questions regarding accidents, and stated that people made left turns onto Lorain Road all the time. He mentioned that this variance was denied when Ganely opened their business. His opposition also included that the curb cut was not necessary on the residential road, and asked if there were any studies done regarding traffic for this variance.