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Chairman Gomersall ca.lled all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Councilman G. Nashar, neighbors, Mrs. Skettle, Mr. Penrod, and Mr. and Mrs. Frieg, and Ms. Priestas, representing Hennie Homes, who is asking for a 9 squa.re foot directional sign for an estimated time period of from 2 to 3 years. The sign will be installed on a- residential lot across from the driveway and they have approval from the owner. She explained that the Cinnamon Woods entrance is setback from Barton and not easily seen. Some of their prospects are older and have had trouble finding the driveway. Councilman Nashar objected to having a sign up all the time and suggested a portable sign which could be removed. Mr. Penrod stated that previously a sign had been placed in the right of way, but they were forced to remove it. It was clarified that there were two variances required, but both pertained to one sign. Mrs. Slcettle suggested that they install a street sign which wovld probably help. The street cannot be dedicated until after construction is complete, but Law Director Gareau advised that a street sign could be installed regardless. Neighbors had many complaints about construction noise early in the mornings. Mr. Grace questioned if they did not have an easement through b Priestas had nothing to do wii prospective customers. Mrs. Fri that they present some complaints ha,s no intention of using the ci Conway stated that there was nc stated that they had to use the further commented that they have stated and she believed this w problems should be taken up with agreed that a street sign would p stated that the directional sign , advised that the placement of t: Department has no authority ovex ordinance regulating the hours residential area and also that eyesores. B. Grace moved to gra, 7531 Barton Road, the request fo: sign in a residential area and parcel of land other than the si for one year subject to renewal, Grace, Gomersall, and Purper, Variances denied. Mrs. Priestas real estate sign, but she state( the neighbor's yard and it would ) c:oox xoaa -tor construczion equipmenL. r,rs. h the construction, the sign is needed for ag stated that Councilwoman Saringer suggested at this time. She maintained that Hennie Homes t through to Cook Road. Building Commissioner thing in the Planning Commission minutes that t road for construction vehicles. Mrs. Freig reduced their prices from what was originally )uld effect the value of her property. These :he Building Commissioner privately. The members ?obably help the solve the problem. Ms. Priestas ras needed to sell their product. Mr. Frieg was ie street sign is regulated, but the Building this. Mr. Maloney advised that there is an that construction vehicles can operate in a hese signs are usually landscaped and are not it a variance for Hennie Homes (Cinnamon Woods), a variance to have a 9 square foot directional 3 variance to install a directional sign on a :e of the development which is being advertised seconded by R. Gomersall. Roll ca11 on motion: lo. Mr. Maloney, yes. Motion failed to pass. was advised that they could put up a temporary that Continually removing the sign would ruin )e better to ha.ve a permanent landscaped sign. Councilman Nashar asked to acldress the Board regarding signs. He believed that if a building had one sign, the Board should take a good look at granting additional signs. He mentioned several large signs that have received variances, one was the Marathon sign at Lorain and Forest Ridge. The members stated that the first time Marathon came in they refused to grant a variance, and the owner returned with an improved proposal which they granted. Mr. Grace stated that the owner had given up another sign in order to have this one. Partners' Lounge, 27330 Lorain Road. 14. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance for establishment selling liquor to be 250 feet away from the lot of a public building (500 feet required). Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1139.01(b)(3)-E.