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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS JULY 6, 1988 PAGE 3 travelled and many cars travel at excessive speeds; they maintain that such a facility would increase this traffic since there would be viewings every night, that the parking lot would be visible from their residentially zoned property; and that such a facility would devalue their property since it is a commercial business. Mr. Bugala stated that he believes that the owner should be requesting a rezoning and agreed that this is a commercial use. Mr. Giesser stated that the cemetary is a permitted use in a residential neighborhood. C. Remmel moved to grant the request: Mr. Bugala pointed out this would not be a request for a variance, but for a ruling. After some discussion, C. Remnel moved that the Board refuse the ruling to determine whether the erection of a building to be used.for services and viewing of deceased persons in Sunset Memorial Park is a permitted use in a residential district. Chairman Remmel explained that the Board was refusing to make a ruling, if the Board does not make a ruling, it stands as is. Motion was seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. P.uling refused. Mr. Giesser questioned if the Board could refuse to make a ruling. Chairman Remmel suggested-tie talk with the Law Direcfor: Request was discussed again at the end of the meeting. Mr. Welms is questioning why he did not receive a notice. He was advised that he was not directly.across the street from the property. Building Commissioner Conway will talk with him in his office during business hours. 4. Therese Horwedel, 24197 Woodmere Request for variance (1123.12). Request 13 foot rear yard variance.for addition. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.08. Chairman Remmel called a1T interested parties before the Board. The oath was . administered to Mrs. Horwedel-and Mrs. Evanoff, a friend. Board has no problem with this request. R. Gomersall moved to grant a request for a 13 foot ? rear yard variance for an addition to Therese Horwedel, 24197 Woodmere, seconded by R. Bugala, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 5. North Olmsted Medical Center, 25761 Lorain Road Request for variance (1123.12). Request 4 foot 8 inch location variance for ground sign (building permit issued and sign is installed). Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1163.06(f)2. ' .. Chairman Remmel called•all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Kalina, Brilliant Elect'ric Sign Company, who explained that they'had'submitted a site plan and a iiraw-ing of the sign and were issued a permit. At a later time they were notified that the sign was tob close to Lorain Road. He stated that he had taken measurements from the center line of Lorain Road, and from the telephone lines which are usualiy at the right- of=way line, but has sinee found out that this is not the case on Lorain Road. He pointed out that this sign is behind most of the others -in the area. Building Commissioner Conway explained that this pe?-mit was issued before he was with the city and he will not close out fhe permit until this discrepancy was cleared up. He further explained that the right-of-way line is usually a foot behind the sidewalk so that the sign should be 8 feet from the side- walk, and that the right of way line in this case was determined by the Engineering Department. The Board has no problem with this request. C. Remmel moved to grant the request for a 4 foot 8 inch location variance for this ground sign, seconded by R. Buagla, and unanimously approved. Variance granted.