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City of North 013nsted BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS November 8, 1973 Meeting was called to order by Chairman Roberts at 7:30 p.m. The follotaing members were present: Chairman Roberts, Vice Chairman Hamill, Messrs. Duskey and Tubbs and Mrs. Eian. Also present: Pr. Gundy Building Commissioner, Recording Secretary Virginia Hodgins and Councilmen Boehmer, Speedling and Saringer. l, Mrs. Frank H. Moore, 6679 Maplehurst Dr. Request for variance (1133.13) Request for 3 ft. height variance for existing privet hedge. Violation of Orde 62-33 Section 1151.04e Mrs. Moore, Councilman Boehmer and neighbors were administered the oath. There was considerable discussion as to maintenance of hedge, its location and suggestion of higher fence around swimming pool. Mr. Tubbs moved to tontinue the case. Mr. Hamill seconded and mo- tion passed. 2. Bag°dey Schwarzer, Pres., Modern Homes and Bldg., Inc. 21990 Lflrain Rda, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126. Request for variance (1133.13). Request to build Retail Center at Park Ridge Dr. and Lorain Rd. (28669 Lorain). Hearing required on basis of Section 1215.01 of Ord. 62-33• Mr. Schwarzer, his attorney, Councilmen Boehmer and Speedling and Robert Kelly, Traffic Consultant were administered the oath. Neighbors Butler, Napik, Cranston and others were adminstered the oath also. Mr. Sclzwarzer explained plans which meet code in every respect; driveways, parking, set- back, planting strip, storage facilities. No variance is required. Plan- ning Commission should review off street parking. Planning Commission did not approve. The lawyer stated traffic is the main problem. Traffic expert Kelly testified the 711 store across the street has the same problem. It threatened to go to court and then acquired permission to build. He recom- mends driveways on Park Ridge Drivee This is under the city's jurisdic- tion. At this point there is no cut through. Area is zoned for use be- ing planned. There are to be 3 daytime businesses and 2 night businesses and 55 parking spaces. Mr. Speedling explained t he property development across the street. Mr. Speedling was present at BZD committee meeting when Park Ridge Retail Center was presented and the developer would not cooperate with suggestions made. Mr. Gundy read the details of the ordinance -- Council does have obligations regarding traffic. South of Park Ridge resi- dents could use the shopping center for short cut. Mr. Butler inquired a1mut turn around for trucks. Mrsm Napik objected because of traffic. iMr. Boehmer agreed with Mr. Speedling's statement and restated problems as outlined in BZD Committee. The lawyer suggested Council erred, but the plan never got to Council. Mr. Tubbs movec3 to continue in regard to examination of plans by Safety Director Carnahan and examination b?r Law Director. Mr. Duskey seconded and motion passed. Recycled Bond - Oae etep to eave our environment