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Public Hearing of 5/4/94 Page 2 Dave Bender, 6628 Nancy Drive, felt that there might be confusion about this legislation because Section 1 of the ordinance detailed the current regulations and some people were not reading any further. Mr. Bender que~ioned whether the ciiy would send out an inspector if a neighbor com~tlained about a recreational vehicle. Mr. Boehmer expla~ed that, if a complaint is into City Hall, the Building Department does send out an inspector. Mr. Bender feh that the phrase in the ordinance that reads, "but not kited to boats, travel trailers, motor homes and utility trailers," sl~auld be elimleated. Mr. Nashar mentioned that the ordinance would. full}' go into effect on May 1, 1999. Henry Burch, 4598 Kew Drive, said he moved here ten years ago from Houston, Texas. He chose North Olmsted because of its re~~ations on recreational vehicles, and he does not want to see the regulations changed. He asked for clarification on the May 1, 1999 date. Mr. McKay explained at present a resident can apply for a variance for a nonconforming vehicle; however, on that date, all legally nonconforg vehicles shall be removed. Bill Metzger, 23117 Marion, asked if the city would issue a permit to rebuild his garage if he cannot comply with the storage of his recreational vehicle. Mr. Boefimer and Mr. McKay explained that variances are granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals and they could not answer for that board. Law I~rector Gareau futher explained that each case to come before the Board of Zoning Appeals is decided on its own merits. Bill Schoren, 6614 Nancy Drive, does not like the provi~on that dates a recreational vehicle may be parked upon a driveway for a maximum period of 72 hours within a consecutive twenty-one day period. Because he and his wife use their vehicle during the week and park it on weekends, it may be parked for a period longer than 72 hours. Mr. Gareau stated that the old provis provided fora 72 hour period also; however, the twenty-one day period was added to stop ledividuais from removing the vehicles for one day and then parking again for another 72 hour period. This could go on indefinitely, and the resident would literally be parking the recreational vehicle m the front yard. Mr. Limpert suggested that Mr. Schoren apply for a variance for the summer season only since he does use a storage facdity during the winter. Henry Caster, 27501 Butternut Ridge Road, was concerned that his property could be considered a corner lot. Mr. Caster was assured that his property, which is next to the h~brary driveway, is not and will not be considered a corner lot. Mrs. Sariager reminded the residents that these provisions can be amended in the future if there are problems. John Gaydos, 4664 Camellia, asked if an inspector would come to his home to check his recreational vehicle and let him ]mow if it is legally parked. Mr. Gareau suggested that Mr. Gaydos call the Building Department and request that an inspector come out.