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PUBLIC HEARING VN-114 January 22, 1974 - 8:15 PM PETITIONER: Road Machinery and Supplies, Inc. LOCATION: Generally east of Old Hwy. 8 and south of Hwy. 96 NUMBER OF PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 200 FEET OF LOCATIO14 $ PETITIONER'S REQUEST: Variance from Section-10-110(h) of the Zoning Code to allow parking in the front yard in an industrial district as shown on attached plan. ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS: Section 10-110(h) - "In an industrial district, the front yard and/or any side yard bordering upon a street shall be landscaped and shall not be used for parking." PLANNING DISCUSSION: At the time of construction of the Road Machinery building in 1972, the Building Inspector noticed that the petitioner had extended his blacktopped parking area 18' 6" into the front yard. This was a deviation from the approved plan and the Building Inspector informed the petitioner that he would either have to remove this blacktopping or apply for the variance. The petitioner has s nce occuii?d the building and one year after the Building Inspector's notice has applied for the variance. In addition to the above deviation from the approved plan, the petitioner moved his fence from a point even with the front of the building to .? point even ;-7ith the back of the office portion ?t L-ho structure. Tne result has baen to leave parking spaces outsiur fence, some of these spaces extending into the front yard. Planning Commission Consideration (12-18-73): The Vice-Chairman read the planning discussion. Warren,. Wilson, manager of Road Machinery, appeared representing the applicant. He explained that at the time of construction he was new in the area and that he decided to move the gate back and extend the parking in order to provide more parking with easier access to the office area. He stated that he did not know this would not be permitted. Daniels asked how the three conditions for a variance were met in this case.