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.? Vice Chairman Restifo called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Bowser, and M. Lakatos, contractor, who explained that they did intend to put in the fire rated dry wall on the garage. B. Grace moved to grant the request for Rawley Bowser, 3147 West 231st Street, for a 15 foot rear yard variance to construct an addition and also request a 4 foot 6 inch variance for distance between addition and existing detached garage with the condition that fire rating requirements must be met, seconded by J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Variances granted. 9. Brooklor Center, 26075 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 34 foot front set back variance to construct building. Request variance for 82 less parking spaces than required (this is 12 parking spaces less non-conforming than what is existing now). Request variance for loading zone in front set back. Violations of Ord. 87- 93, Sections 1139.03(a), 1161.05(s), and 1161.12(b). Also request variance for 3 pole signs on property (4 pole signs are existing now, 1 is allowed). Request 173 square foot variance for sign area of main shopping center pole sign and 183.5 square foot variance for supports and trim of pole sign. Violations of Ord.87-93, Sections 1163.06(b)4 and (f)4. Also request 112 square foot variance for total sign area of ground sign and 54 square foot variance for trim. Violation of Section 1163.06(f)2. Also request variances for for sign area for wall signs on individual buildings as will be explained. Violation of Section 1163.06(d). Heard by Planning Commission April 23, 1991. Vice Chairman Restifo called all interested parties before the Board. Mr. Stark, owner, Mr. Bedar, a representative of the owner, and Mr. Kline, architect, presented the request. Mr. Stark explained that since he was finally able to buy back the lease of the former Ames store and was able to purchase the old A.T.T. transformer building, he is now planning to construct another building, renovate the front and side elevations of the existing buildings, close a drive on Lorain Road, open an access on Brookpark which was approved in 1985 by the State of Ohio, and add green area. These plans have been approved by Planning Commission and the Architectural Board of Review. In reference to the signage, he explained that they utilized the existing wall signs of the present tenants and are showing the signage of a proposed tenant, the pole sign will have less signage but will have piers that tie into the architectural statement, but overall the proposed signage is less than is PXlsting, however it is more than allowed by the city. Parking is also being increased, but is less than is required. It was clarified that the pole sign will be lower than it is now. Building Commissioner Conway verified that the existing sign is 432 square feet and the proposed is 273 square feet. There are four pole signs on the property now, one will be eliminated and a ground sign will be added. Mr. Conway advised that also included in the variance is the gingerbread which surrounds the perimeter of the message, because it is in excess of 25% of the sign. In reference to the drives, Mr. Stark explained that they have reviewed this with the Safety Director, Police Department, and City Traffic Engineer, and it has been decided that the signal, which is traffic activated, will be left on all night and that stop signs and landscape areas will be installed to hinder drivers from cutting through the parking lot. Mr. Maloney is concerned because drivers are trying to make left hand turns from both the east and west lanes on Lorain Road. P1r. Gareau does not lmow how this could be alleviated other than allowing one of the restaurants to exit out of the Recreation Center drive which was discussed at one time. Mr. Stark explained where all wall signs were located. Mr. Conway explained that the 4