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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS JUNE 7, 1989 PAGE 3 Mr. Daniel Gaul, 5609 Columbia Road, seconded by J. Helon, and unanimously approved. Variances and special permit granted. 7. Developers Diversified, property located at 25420 Butternut Ridge Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to eliminate requirement for a garage (previous out building demolished). Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1161.08(a)-1m Chairman Bugala called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Franz, representing Developers Diversified, and neighbors, Mr. Crabs and Mr..Schulz who is questioning what hardship was involved in this request. Mr. Franz advised that they removed the garage/barn on the pro- perty which was in bad condition, and that since this house is being r.ented at a nominal rent and will be torn down in the future, they are requesting a variance so they will not have to have a garage. He stated that this property is the location of the recreational area on the.multi family portion of their development, and the house will probably be taken down, but this was not clearly addressed at the time of the court judgement.. He maintained that if they do not get the variance, they will tear the house down immediately. Law Director Gareau clarified that this portion of the property was designated to be used for recreational purposes and that his recommendation would be to grant the variance since to tear the house down earlier would not make sense. Mr. Schulz objected since in another instance a resident had been forced to build a garage and these people, who have been very poor neighbors in the past and who have the money to build a garage, will not be required to have a garage. Mr. Schulz gave a history of the problems the-neighborhood has had with the developer's'properties, and pointed out that the debris from the barn is still on the property.. Mr. Franz stated that the debris has been removed and the tenant does not need a garage. Mr. Restifo is concerned that the Board might be setting a precedent. It was decided that a one year time limi- tation should be stipulated. J. Helon moved to grant the request for a variance to eliminate the garage for one year for Developers Diversified, 25420 Butternut Ridge Road, seconded by R. Gomersall. Roll call on motion: Helon, Gomersall, and Bugala, yes. Mr. Restifo, no. Motion carried. Variance granted. 8. Kellers Jewelry, Inc. 26626 Lorain Road Request.for variance (1123.12). Request 41 square foot variance for total sign area to install wall sign and to add to pole sign (pole sign will conform). Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1163.06(d). Chairman Bugala called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Ms. Riley, from Permits Plus who is representing the owner, Mr. Bugala stated that he had a problem since the wall sign would overlap. onto the adjacent store front. Ms. Riley stated that the landlord and the lessee had no objection. In response to Mr. Bugala's questions, Building Commissioner Conway advised that they would be adding a 2 foot by 6 foot sign to the pole sign.and that a variance would still be needed for total sign area for just the pole sign. Mr. Bugala believes that both of the signs should meet code. R. Bugala moved that for Keller's Jewelry, 26626 Lorain Road, the variance be granted for 41 square foot for total sign area to install a wall sign and to add to a pole sign, seconded by T. Restifo. Roll call on motion: Bugala, Restifo, Helon, and Gomersall, no. Motion failed to pass. Variance denied. .