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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED HEARING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 04, 2008 ROLL CALL Chairwoman Diver called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm in Council Chambers. Present: Maureen Diver, Nancy Sergi, Laura Bellido, Jennifer Rudolph, Robert Menser arrived at 8:40 pm. Staff: Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner Dale Mitchell, Clerlc of Commissions Donna Rote Mrs. Diver advised all board members viewed each site and three votes were required for approval. Each case is judged on the physical situation peculiar to itself, so that in no way is a judgment rendered considered to be a general policy judgment affecting properties and like situations elsewhere. Applicants were aslced to address all seven area variance standards noted. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES 10'Is. Rudolph moved, seconded by Mrs. Bellido, to approve the August 07, 2008 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes as written, whach was approved 4-0. IVON-RESII)ENTIAL APPEALS AND 1ZEQUESTS: COMS08-12: liTOAC (Saab, Mercedes, Porsche); 28545 Lorain Road: Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of building and parlcing renovations • A special permit to add to a non-conforming building section (1165.02). The following variances are requested: 1. A variance from section (1165.02) existing building is in violation of front setback. 2. An 18.9 foot variance for existing front building setback and new canopy code requires 75' applicant shows 56.10', section 1139.07. 3. A 10 foot rear yard setbaclc variance for existing parking spaces code requires 15' applicant shows 5', section 1139.07. 4. A variance for a second wall sign on both the Saab and Porsche buildings code permits 1 applicant shows 2, section 1163.28. 5. A variance for 5 additional ground signs code permits 2 applicant shows 7, section 1163.27 A. Note: Four ground signs were previously approved Saab requests 3 additional grounds signs. 6. A 125 foot variance for distance between southeast ground signs E& D code requires 200 ft, applicant shows 75 ft, section 1163.27 A. Prior to the opening of the case Mrs. Sergi excused herself from the discussions of the case and Mrs. Diver advised the applicant of his rights pertaining to only three members addressing their request and asked if they wish to proceed or wait for Mr. Menser to arrive. Mr. Broolcer chose to proceed. Mr. Broolcer, Mr. Grady from Forum Architect and Mrs. Stephin a neighbor each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Brooker said the special permit is required for the existing non-conforming building and the new canopy which increases the already non-conforming setback. The variance from the code section 1165.02 is for the canopy added. The 18.9' front setback variance is the new setback total. The rear setback variance is for parking behind the Saab building which includes 7 new parking