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d. requested a variance almost every month. Mr.Welke explained that there had been no problen with the normal lots, but now they are down to the last few lots whi.ch are odd shaped, etc. on which they want to construct homes that are compatible with others in the neighborhood; this is a corner lot and because of the topography this was the best way to place the house. Mr. Grace stated that the developers were told to not to build houses that were too big for the lots. T. Restifo moved to grant Hennie Homes, Inc., 29293 Quail Run, sublot 40, the request for a 5 foot rear yard variance to construct a new dwelling, seconded by E. Gallagher. Roll call on motion: Restifo, Gallagher, and Maloney, yes. Grace and Gomersall, no. Motion carried. Variance granted. 6) Crossroads Dealership, 27500 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 22 square foot variance for one side of pole sign and variance for second pole sign on one lot. Violations of Or-d:,-- 87-93, Sections 1163.06(f)-4 and 1163(b)-4. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Kalina, sign contractor, Mr. Adams, and Mr. LLUn, the owner, and neighbors, Ms. Fetcenko and Mr. Meadows. Mr. Ka.lina advised that Mr. Lun purchased the Chrysler franchise and has two others, Oldsmobile and Jeep. He presented pictures of the area taken from a11 lanes of traffic on Lorain Road which pointed out that the Jeep/Eagle sign was not seen early enough for drivers.to turn into the dealership. He has been told that the dealership was built on two parcels of land (one pole sign would be allowed for each garcel), and does not believe they were ever combined. Mr. Lum explained that he bought the dealership two years ago and has not been making a profit, and bought the Chrysler franchise in the hope that the customer base would make this a viable dealership. They have had complaints that customers coming in for service had passed the drive and had to turn around and come back. They have no identification for the Chrysler products whatsoever. The neighbors had no problem with this request. It was clarified that that the ground sign will be removed. Mr. Gomersall stated that he is normally against additionaT pole signs, but here there are extenuating circumstances. Chief Building Inspector Sanker pointed out that a ground sign had to be 7 feet back which was the reason it was not visible. E. Gallagher moved to grant the request for a 22 square foot variance for one side of pole sign and variance for second pole sign on one lot for Crossroads Dealership, 27500 Lorain Road, seconded by B. Grace, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 3) William L. Frigic, 29940 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 850 square foot variance (this includes a 400 square foot open patio). Violation of Ord. 87-93, Section 1135.02-(c)l. Variance which was denied at meeting of November 8, 1990 did not include open patio. Representative was still not present. R. Gomersall moved to continue the request of William Frigic, 29940 Lorain Road until the April meeting, seconded by B. Grace, and imanimously approved. The clerk will nctify Mr. Frigic. 3 The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.