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Lorain zoning board withdraws truck-parking variance, approves convenience-store variance at 912 West 9th
Summary
Industrial Storages and Parking LLC withdrew a variance request for truck parking close to residences; the zoning board of appeals approved a variance allowing a convenience store at 912 West 9th after discussion about stop-work orders and permit status.
The Lorain Zoning Board of Appeals on May 6 recorded a voluntary withdrawal of VA05-2026, a requested variance by Industrial Storages and Parking LLC to allow industrial and recreational vehicles within a 200-foot residential setback at 1305 Overland Avenue. A company representative read a statement saying the applicant would withdraw the variance and work with planning staff to comply with the 200-foot setback.
"After careful consideration and in the interest of moving forward cooperatively and respectfully within the community, Industrial Storages and Parking LLC has decided to voluntarily withdraw its request for the variance related to the parking within 200 feet of the residential properties," the company's representative stated during the hearing, and added the company will move remaining trucks and continue to develop the site in accordance with city requirements.
Later in the session the board considered VA19-2026, a variance to allow the commercial use of a convenience store at 912 West 9th Street (agent Adam Zaid on behalf of Michelle Crooks). The agent said the structure historically operated as commercial space and that he has invested in interior rehabilitation. Board members asked about an apparent stop-work order and permit status; a city staff member (Orocho) explained that stop-work orders had been issued because work had proceeded without required permits, and that permit applications and inspections are in process.
A board member moved to approve VA19-2026; the motion carried by voice vote. The agent asked about follow-up paperwork and was told staff will send an approval letter and process the special-inspection application for a certificate of occupancy.
Procedural note: the board approved the disposition of minutes from April earlier in the meeting by voice vote.
What changed: VA05 was withdrawn without a board vote; VA19 was approved after the board confirmed planned permit actions and inspected-requirement steps. The applicant for VA19 was advised to complete permit and inspection steps before opening.
Next steps: staff will issue an approval letter for VA19 and proceed with inspection and certificate-of-occupancy processes; Industrial Storages and Parking LLC indicated plans to bring the site into compliance before returning with any future requests.
