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.?r .:.. _ ;. CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES-FEBRUARY 13, 1991 Chairman Gomersall called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present: R. Gomersall, E. Gallagner,B. Grace, J. Maloney, and T. Restifo Also Present: Law Director Gareau, Chief Building Inspector Sanker, and Clerk of Commissions Oring. 1) Shell Oil Com an 23385 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variances for width of driveways (12, 7, and 14 foot variances for width exceeding the maximiun allowed) to rebuild existing gas station; also request variance for drive which is only 33 feet rather than 60 feet from nearest intersecting street line. Violations of Ord. 87-93, Section 1161.09 (b) and (a). Request 16 foot front setback variance and a 25 foot side set back variance for canopy. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1139.04-(a & b). Also request a variance for exceeding 50 square feet (one side of pole sign). Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1163.06-(f)4. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. King, attorney Mr. Coburn, Mr. Moore, Mr. Scheel, representatives of Shell Oil and Mr. Starcher, operator of this station. Mr. King advised that they are requesting only a 4 square foot variance for the sign and will be removing the reader board. He reviewed the previous stipulations of Planning Conunission: that some of the parking south of the food mart on the adjoining property be removed; that the "exit only" sign be changed so that is is more noticeable; and the traffic flow on the property be more clearly identified. Mr. Gomersall stated that there was too much building for this lot. Mr.. Coburn presented a revised plan and responded that they have been tmable to obtain any additional land from the owner of the adjacent shoppi.ng center and explained that he food mart was necessary to keep their dealers competitive. Mr. Maloney is concerned about employee parking, where the vendors would park, and pointed out that many customers park in front of the building. The representatives responded that there are 4 parking spaces on the lot; that since 90% of their customers come in for gas, most leave their cars at the pump; that they have spread the structures on the site to improve maneuverability on the property; that most deliveries only took a short period of time, that the existing utility building was going to be removed. In reference to obtaining more property, Mr. King advised that the owners have leased the shopping center to the Kroger Company and they cannot get more property. Law Director Gareau is concerned about over clevelopment since this improvement should increase business. He pointed out there could be a stacking problem on Lorain Road. Mr. Aloore stated that when this issue was addressed when the station was built and that this is about the best traffic pa.ttern available. Mr. Coburn pointed out that this driveway was also used for their tanker trucks and they would never be allowed to drive these over the adjacent lot. Mr. Starcher stated that many cars used the exit onto the adjacent property ar:d used their drives onto the street. It was clarified that this interior exit was not mentioned in the lease, and that there was no recorded easement for it, but had been their since the station was built. Mr. King stated that they would try to work with the owner and the lessee in an attempt 1