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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AUGUST 2, 1989 PAGE 4 Chairman Bugala called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Rankin, contractor, who explained that they were asking for a 500 foot addition (16 by 31 feet) to be attached to the existing 21 by 16 foot detached garage; the garage door will be 12 feet high to accommodate a motor one which is 102 feet high. They stated that this garage was only for the motor home, not for a business. Mr. Gomersall pointed out that the lot was about 600 feet deep and the rear yard is 400 feet deep. Mr. Rankin stated that at present the motor home is parked with a tarp over it and that the neighbor on the south would only be able to see the front of the garage. Mr. Bugala is not in favor of the request. T. Restifo moved to grant the request of the Andersons at 4453 Porter Road for a 532 square foot variance for garage area in order to construct addition to existing detached garage, seconded by R. Gomersall. Roll call on motion: Restifo, Gomersall, and Helon, yes. Bugala, no. Motion carried. Variance granted. 5. Supermarket of Shoes, 26245 Great Northern Shopping Center. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 101.65 sq. ft, variance for sign area for wall sign._ Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section. 1163.06(d). Chariamn Bugala called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Light and r1r. Steen, both representing Supermarket of Shoes, who explained that they need a variance to install a 3by 57 foot wall sign because of the poor visibility from Lorain Road and the fact that they are only about two stores away from Forest City who has an extremely large sign. Mr. Light explained that the design of their logo is a lower more extended letter. He further advised that.the U.S. Merchandise has.a 168square foot sign; JoAnn Fabrics has a 138 square foot sign, and Rite Aid has a 153 square foot sign, and he maintains that their sign will not look out of place. Mr. Bugala stated he was not in favor of the variance and does not remember giving those other stores variances. Mr. Gareau questioned why they would need a variance. Mr. Conway stated that with...this size facility there is practically a one to one ratio (1 square foot of signage per lineal foot of frontage), and to follow code, they would only be allowed 70 square foot of signage. Mr. Helon questioned why, if Rite Aid is over the square footage, they did not need a variance. Mr. Conway stated that the permit was issued on how the signage was figured in the past, and he has a differe.nt interpretation of what the sign ordinance says. P4r. Gareau pointed out that there are no pole signs:_.in the center and visibility is a consideration. J. Helon moved to grant for Supermarket of Shoes at 26245 Great Northern 5hopping Center the request for a 101.65 square foot variance for sign area for a wall sign, seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 6. Christine Kozora, 24195 Maple Ridge Road Request for variance (1123.12). Request 2 foot side yard variance and 5.5 foot total side yard variance to construct small addition. Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.07. Also request special permit to add to a non-conforming.dwelling. Special permit required Ord. 87-93, Section 1165.020 Chairman Sugala called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Pire and Mrs. Kozora. Members have no problem with this requeste R. Gomersall moved to grant the request for a 2 foot side yard variance and a. 5.5 foot total side yard variance to construct a small addition and also a special.permit to add to a non-conforming dwelling to Christine Kozora, 24195 Maple Ridge Road, seconded by T. Restifo, and unanimously approved. Variances and speeial permit granted.