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_ _y building inspector, and that all these signs.are grandfathered in as specified in Section 1163.19. Law Director Gareau stated that there is a provision that when an business moves out the grandfather provisions do not apply to the next business. Mr. Yousef believed that the members ha,d made up their minds tha.t they are not going to approve his signs and pointed out that these signs were 27 square feet under wha.t would be allowed, and a11 he had done was to replace .? , faces. He presented pictures of other buildings and signs which were not were not in good condition. Mr. Gareau stated that it was unfair to aecuse the Board of picking on him, since month after month other businesses ha.ve to come before the Board to attempt to get variances. He pointed out other businesses who had changed their requests to conform to the ordinances. Mr. Yousef explained that, in his previous location, Mr. Bis stole his sign one day after his variance had expired. He again stated that Mr. Bis was prejudiced against him. In reference to the awning he stated that lights under the awnings are on timers and are not lighted tmless it gets dark and haVe only been on once this summer. If he can get a tax abatement he will do anything the Board wants. Business at the old location had increased after the ternporary signs were in place, and there ha.d been a sma.ll increase in business sinca 'they moved to this location, but after the window sign,was installed in the present building, their business increased by 25%. He has' 4 employees now and will be hiring 2 more whicli will bring in more taxes to the`City and should be considered. Mr. Grace stated that he had no problem with these signs, and pointed out that other stores had window signs. Mr. Maloney ha.d a problem with the back ]it awning. Mr. Gomersall stated that the two requests will be voted_ on separately. B. Grace moved to approve the request for Auto Accents, 25021 Lorain Road to use an existing pole sign with the condition that it must be removed by January 1, 1998, seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. In reference to the awning, it was explained:tha.t other back lit awnings have been disapproved by PlarLning Commission. The members also believed that this lighting could be a problem'to the adjacent residents. Mr. Yousef advised that he removed lights on the back of his building which he thought would disturb the neighbors. B. Grace moved to approve for Auto Accents, 25021 Lorain Road, the request for a devise (back lit awning) visiblF from a public way and designated to direct attention to a btuilding, seconded by R. Gomersall. Roll call on motion:.Mr. Grace, yes. Mr. Gomersall and Mr. Maloney, no. Variance denied. Mr. Yousef asked if he could have the lights facing down instead of up toward the awning. Mr. Gareau stated if the lighting did not constitute back lighting, was not visible from the street, and did not call.attention to the building, it should be approved. Mr. Sanker advised that a perrnit must be obtained to do the electrieal work, and at tha.t time the Building Department can see if the lighting would be acceptable. Carol Zipfel, 29189 Quail Run Request for variance (1123.12). Request 18 inch variance to install fence in corner lot setback. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.02(f). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Ms. Zipfel who presented a revised plan with a section of 5 foot. fence which would shield headlight from tlleir property. It was clarified that there would be 17 feet of 5 foot fence (a?12 foot section and a 5 foot section) whieh would be installed around a tree. The members had no problem`raith the request.. R. Gomersall moved to grant the request of Carol Zipfel, 29189 Quail Run, for an 18 foot variance :to install a fence in a corner lot setback arid?to include 17 rimning feet of 5 foot:high fence in the south west corner, seconded by B: Grace, and imaxLmously approved. Variance granted. 2