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r ? Chairnian Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Ascenzo, DeBartolo Corporation, who explained that there were two trailers joined by a walkway. Building Commissioner Conway advised that construction trailers are permitted in a commercial district, however, these trailers are located in the 75 foot setback area. The members had no problem with the request. J. Maloney moved to grant the request of Great Northern Mall (DeBartolo Corporation), 4954 Great Northern Mall, for a variance to keep construction trailers in 75 foot setback area, seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. The Italian Oven Restaurant, 25730 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to install pole sign (Note: location of sign does not conform to the requirements for permitted pylon and ground signs); also request variances for both directional signs, western most sign requires 10 foot setback variance from property line and easternmost requires an 11 foot location variance from property line. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1163.22(A) and 1163.12(E). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Brand, sign contractor, and neighbors, J. Popa, S. Bucker, D. Dufala, Mr. and Mrs. Herdman, Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell, Mr. Paterniti, Mr. and Mrs. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Cooney, H. Bonar, Mr. and Mrs. Kloos, Mr. F. Lendvay, and Mr. and Mrs. Dzuban. Mr. Gomersall explained the request to install a new sign cabinet an the existing pole, Mr. Brand presented renderi.ng of the proposed signs and explained that the height of the pole sign would remain the same. Neighbors questioned why the sign was installed before the variance was granted. Mr. Brand advised that he has not fabricated the cabinet as yet, and he did not install a sign. One neighbor stated that the existing sign obscures visibility and cars had to pull into the crosswalk in order to see to make a left turn. The plan shows that there is 7 foot 3 inches to the bottom of the sign. Building Commissioner Conway explained the location requirements for pylon and ground sigris in the new code, and that it was possible that these signs could still block visibility. Raising the sign was.discussed. After much discussion, it was clarified that the reader board was to be removed which would eliminate the visibility problem with this sign. Mr. Gomersall polled the neighbors all of whom seemed to be satisfied, but questioned if the owners were aware that this sign would ha.ve to be removed in 1998. The neighbor across on Ranchview wanted bigger entrance signs installed, so that customers would not miss the drive and use his drive as a turn around. Mr. Brand stated that there would be no additional sign area available to i.nstall larger signs. J. Maloney moved to grant the Italian Oven Restaurant, 25730 Lorain Road, their request for a variance to install pole sign and also a.variance to install direction signs, westernmost sign requires 10 foot setback variance from property line and easternmost requires an 11 foot location variance from property line, with the stipulation that the bulletin board portion of the sign will be removed upon installation of this sign, seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Variances granted. Nationwide Insurance, 28251 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 2.00 square foot variance for total sign area and variance for second wall sign. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1163.11(C) & 1163.12(A). Chairman Gomersall called a11 interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to L. Smith and Ms. Piazza who explained that the sign was installed by a client of one of the agents who did not realize that a variance was needed. 3