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PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 27, 1988 PAGE 2 Rini's sign on the wall behind the canopy and pointed out that this sign was partially obscured by the canopy thus they decided to place their sign on top of the canopy. Building Commissioner Conway has determined that this is a roof sign which would need a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals, but advised that if the variance is granted the sign would not have to come ba.ck before the Commission. Mr. Herschman stated that they are going to sandblas.t the sign off the rear wall as recoinmended by the Architectural Board. It was further explained that the rear loading dock would be altered to accommodate tractor trailers. There are no plans to revisei. the parking area, since this would be up to the owner of the build- ing. Mr. P'Iorgan beli:eves that this proposal is neater than the first one. T. Morgan moved to approve the OfficeMa.x proposal with the recommendations as indicated by the Architectural Board of Review and contingent upon the granting of the variance, seconded by R. Bierman, and unanimously approved. 3) Aetna Door Company, 31546 Lorain Road Revision to parking plan (Variance granted by Board of Zbning Appeals July 6, 1988). Tabled by Planning Commission September 13, 1988. Since this is a new development the Commission wanted to review the original plans and tabled proposal from the last meeting. A variance had been granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals subject to the approval of the Planning Commission. Mr. K. Kanareff, representing the owner, stated that 8 additional parallel parking spaces and a 14 foot drive were to be.added to the front set back for the convenience of the tenant's customers who use tlie front entrance and.because there is a problem in that when tractor trailers are in the loading dock some of the parking spaces are blocked. Mr. Conway presented original plans. Mr. Morgan questioned why additional parking spaces cannot be temporarily installed where the addition to the building is planned. He has problems with a new development needing a. variance. Mr. Bierman is concerned that additional variances would be needed when.the addition is constructed. Mr. Gorris stated that they were aware that they were required to have a 100 foot front set back when the original plans were submitted. Mr. Morgan is concerned that other devel= opers on Lorain Road would also request set back variance and suggested that they restudy the proposal and attempt to resolve the problems with- out variances, perliaps by changing the loading docks. B. Gorris moved that the request for a 34 foot variance to place parking i:n the front set back of the Aetna Door Company, 31546 Lorain Road, be disapproved consider- ing the relative young age of this development and the fact that the original proposed deve'lopment has not be completed, it is this Board's feeling that alternative steps can be taken to correct this situation and no hardship has really been demonstrated. Mr. Conway questioned if the Commission should disapprove a variance since the Board of Zoning appeals granted it. Assistant Law Director Dubelko advised that it would appear that the Board of Zoning Appeals was giving the Commission the right of veto on the variance as stated in their motion. Motion was seconded by R. Bierman, and unanimously approved. 4) Hennie Homes Revision to (Referred by Retail Center (formerly Pheasants Walk), 28867 Lorain Roada site plan. Board of Zoning Appeals August 3, 1988). W. Davison and J. Certo, architects, and D. Powers, representing Hennie