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others in the area worked from home as well. The speaker has always paid taxes for the business and was unaware of any permit requirements. As a single mother who invested her life savings into her home and business, she expressed desperation, requesting more time to set up a storefront. She sought an extension to avoid losing clients, income, and her business, and to comply with the proper permits and regulations. P, A neighboring property owner expressed concern over the converted garage being used as a dog grooming business, citing increased traffic and disturbances. They requested the property be returned to a residential status to prevent depreciation of their own property. The building department had received complaints about the business, including noise and unauthorized work, which led to an investigation. The applicant was granted an extension to restore the garage and driveway to their original state. The applicant's business, which had been operating for 22 years, was found to be a permitted use in certain zoning districts, but they needed to meet specific conditions for zoning compliance, such as setbacks and noise control. The building department noted that the applicant had been cooperating with requirements, including removing unauthorized driveway expansions. The board confirmed they had jurisdiction to grant the extension, though the applicant still needed to meet zoning conditions for the new location. The garage at the current residence had been converted, but the applicant was working on returning it to its original state. Mr. Papotto made a motion to approve 207-2024, with the condition that all work be completed by March 19, 2025; seconded by Mr. Kovach. The board discussed the situation, acknowledging the, challenges and hearing from neighbors on both sides. The board noted that there appeared to be no mal -intent from the applicant, and progress was being made. The applicant was moving forward with plans to relocate the business, and the board expressed support for granting the extension. Motion Passed: 3-0 COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 209-2024; Qdoba; 26440 Lorain Rd. Representative: Jeff Watkins A proposal was made for a new signage at a property zoned (B3, general business). The variance requested was a 26.25 -square -foot variance for the sign area, exceeding the 27 feet allowed by code. The variance request was due to the building's height and width, which would make the standard -sized letters look too small from the road. The applicant explained that the building, formerly a Boston Market, would now have two tenants, and both required larger signs to fit their brand standards. The planning staff had no objections to the variance, agreeing that the proposed sign size was not disproportionate or obtrusive for the building. 2