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. CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES-NOVIIKBER 8, 1990 Chairman Bugala-called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present: B. Grace, J. Helon, and R. Bugala Absent: R. Gomersall and T. Restifo Also Present: Law Director Gareau, Building Commissioner Conway, and Clerk of Corrnnissions Oring. Chair,nan Bugala advised those present that it takes 3 affirmative votes to approve any request and there are only 3 of the 5 members present for this meeting. If any applicant wishes to defer imtil the next meeting, he should do so at this time, since he will not be able to withdraw after the case is under discussion. 1. William L. Fri ic 29940 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 850 sq,. ft. variance to construct detached garage. Vioiation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.02-c1. Chairman Bugala called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Frigic who explained the garage would have two 12 by 12 foot doors, a 16 by 8 door, and a pedestrian door which is to be used for recreational vehicles and cars. It would be 14 feet high. Nfr. BugaTa pointed out that this property is being used as residential even though it is in the General Retail district. A1r. Grace stated that this is a large lot and abuts Metro Park propertg, and would be about about 230 feet back €rom the street. Mr. Bugala is concerned because he has a truck which woulci not be aTlowed in a residential district. Law Director Gareau stated that this is still commercial property and a truck could be parked there. Building Commissioner Conway agreed stating that this is commercial property, but it is regulated by the abutting residentially zoned property since it is used residentially. He clarified that if this were to be used as a commercial structure it would have to go to Planning Conunissionm Mr. Gareau stated that the zoning regulates uses, trucks cannot be parked in a residentially zoned district. 14r. Grace stated that all this property is going to be retail and tfie lot is big enough that it will not interfere wi.th any residentiaT use of adjoining properties. B. Grace moved to grant to Mr. W. L. Frigic, 29940 Lorain Road, the request for a 850 square foot variance to construct a detached garage, seconded by J. Helon. Roll call on motion: Grace and Helon, yes. Mr. Bugala, no. Motion failed to passe Variance denied. 2. Carter Plaza 24747 to 24781 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 54.6 square foot variance for total sign area for several tenants in order to install their signage on proposed conforming pole sign. (Based on removal of existing pole and ground signs). Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1163.06-d. Chairman Bugala called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Leech, sign contractor, and r1s. Barkhurst, a tenant in the Plaza. Mr. Leech explained that at the last meeting they were denied a 1