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encroachment into 25 foot prohibited triangular area.) Also request 32.3 foot variance for total sign area. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163a11(a). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Downey, sign contractor, who explained that this pole sign will replace the existing pole sign and will only be 1 square foot larger than the existing sign. Mr. Gomersall advised that since all pole signs would have to be removed by January l, 1998, the Board is reluctant to grant any variances for pole signs, and questioned why signs are being requested which do not meet the current ordinance. Mr. Restifo questioned if the Toyota dealer is aware of that this sign will have to be removed. R. Gomersall moved to grant the request for a variance for Sunnyside Toyota at 27000 Lorain Road, to install a new pole sign which is prohibited. Also to grant a 32.2 foot variance for total sign area, seconded by T. Restifo. Roll call on motion: Gomersall, Restifo, and Maloney, No. Motion failed to pass. Variance denied. While the motion was being ma.de, Building Commissioner Conway advised that the information noted on the agenda about the location of the sign, was not actually part of the variance, it was to advise the Board that if they request a conforming ground or pylon sign, this location would not conform to the code. ?4. Ruth Hrubo 24057 LeBern Dr. Request for variance 1123.12). Request 9 foot variance for set back on corner lot. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.06(b). Also request special permit to add to non-conforming dwelling. Special permit required Ord. 90-125, Section 1165.02. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mrs. Hrubo and Mr. Snyder, who is representing the contractor, The members ha.d no problem with the request. J. Maloney moved to grant to Ruth Hrubo the 9 foot variance for setback on corner lot and the special permit to add to a non-conforming dwelling, seconded by T. Restifo, and imanimously approved. Variance and special permit granted. 5. Butternut Ridge Apartments (Universal Constructor, Inc.), 5800 Great Northern Blvd. Request for special permit to place construction trailer on property. Special permit required Ord. 90-125, Section 1123.06(a). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Wilson and Mr. Haver, contractors, who explained that the trailers would be needed from 12 to 14 months. Mr. Restifo suggested giving them a variance for 6 months, and then if there are no complaints from adjacent residents, it can be renewed. Law Director Gareau questioned if the construction were to take from 1 year to 14 months, why should the variance only be granted for 6 months. Mr. Restifo explained that, in the past, there ha.ve been problpms with junk and debris around these, and if they have to return there will be more control. The contractors stated that they do not mind coming back and that they intended to landscape around the area. Buildirig Commissioner Conway advised that since the agenda was written, the request had been changed to 3 trailers. The representatives clarified that there would only be two trailers, a 35 foot trailer and a 60 foot trailer which are joined by one deck. T. Restifo moved to grant the request of Butternut Ridge Apartments for a special permit to place two construction trailers on the property. This special permit will be for a 6 month period and will end on July l, 1992 and at that time the contractors will have to return, seconded by R. Gomersall, and imanimously approved. Special permit granted. The representative were advised to apply for the extension one month before the expiration date. Special permit granted. 3