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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOVEMBER 2, 1988 PAGE 3 7. H. & S. Distributing, 31255 Lorain Road Request for variance (1123.12). Request 6 foot variance for width of drive. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1161.09. Chairman Remmel ealled all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Butchko, Nutron Name Plate, and R. Schaffer, owner, who explained that they would have no truck traffic on the drive, just a few automobiles. Board had no problem with the request. J. Helon moved to grant the request for a 6 foot variance for width of drive for H. & S. Distributing, 31255 Lorain Road, seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 8. First String Sports, 4609 Great Northern Blvd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 23.94 square foot variance for total sign area to install-ground sign, and also location variance (4 foot 6 inch encroachment into setback). Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section'1163.06-(d) and (f)2• Chairman Remmel called all .interested parties before the Board._ The oath was administered to F. Davies, representing First String Sports, and Carl.Hixson, Bob Cutler Signs. Mr. Remmel is concerned that Great Northern Boulevard would be turned into a sign allely and suggested that they use one of the inserts in the shopping center sign. Mr. Davis stated tliat this iaas a very small sign and it would be difficult to get their whole name on it. He further explained that at a recent show at the mall there were many people, even residents of.North Olmsted, whb did not know their store exis'ted. Mr. Remmel pointed out that if every tenant in that center wanted a ground sign, the signs would cancel one another out. Mr. Bugala agreed. Mr. Grace -stated that there should be no problem because this is on a commercial street, and the city prefers ground si:gns versus pole signs. Mr. Remmel stated that. the Board has been critized iri the past regarding the number of signs on Lorain Road. Mr. Gome.rsall believed that if the Board allows one sign, they would have to allow signs for all the stores in the center. R. Bugala moved to grant the 23:94 square foot variance for total sign area to install a ground sign and also a location variance ofa 4-foot 6 inch encroachment into . the setback for First String Sports, 4609 Great Northern Blvd, seconded by C. Remmel. Roll calT on motion: Bugala; Remmel, Gomersall, and Helon, No.. Grace, yes. Motion failed to pass. Variance denied. 6. Thomas H. McFadden, 26766 Butternut Ridge Road. (heard at this point) Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to replace nbn-conforming barn in residential area. Violation.of Ord. 87-93, Section 1163.02(d)-2. (Height of barn'reduced from request that was denied September 7, 1988). Chairman Remmel called all interested parties before the.Board. The oath was administered to Councilmen Tallon and McKay; neighbors, Mr. Jones and P1r. Spicer; and Pir. McFadden who explained that he is replacing an existing larger building on the property since he has had problems upgrading his insurance with this building on the property.'The new building will be 24 feet by 32 feet with an 8 foot covered-patio area, and the height has been reduced from his previous request to 15 feet and the.gambrel. roof had to be eliminated. Board had requested that the height be reduced at the first hearing. Council-- man McKay stated that Mr. McFadden had co-operated with the Board and this is an improvement over what is existing. Mr. Spicer agreed stating that the