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.--- v 50 foot wide. Law Director Gareau stated that some day they will ask for a ground sign; this is a huge sign. He pointed out that this is not an impulse type of business, most customers would be looking for it. Mr. Wilkes stated that it would be different if they planned to install a pole sign. It was suggested that they reduce this to the maximtun square footage allowed for a wall sign, and ask for a variance for the second sign, and one for the total sign area allowed. Mr. Wilks agreed that it could be scaled down to Just under the 75 square feet (reduce it about 25%). He was advised that if the original proposal was denied, the request would have to be reduced by 25% or the request could not be heard for one year. He is not sure the customer would agree to this. Mr. Gareau suggested that the request could be granted an the basis that if the customer is dissatisfied, that he could ask for a reconsideration later. Mr. Gomersall clarified that the proposal would be reduced at least 42.5 square feet because they would not be asking for the 21.25 square foot variance for each sign; the variance for total sign area would be 82 square feet; and a variance for two wall signs would be needed. R. Gomersall moved to grant the request for a variance for Boater's World, 26075 Lorain Road, for a variance to have a second wall sign, and also an 82 square foot variance for total sign area al.lowed, seconded by B. Grace, and unanimously approved. Variances granted. 6. Baker's Furniture, 4646 Great Northern Blvd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 41 square foot variance to change faces in existing pole sign (prohibited). Violation of Ordv 90-125, Section 1163.22(a). Also request 3 square foot variance for a wall sign over 75 square feet and also a 2 foot variance for height of wall sign over the 4 foot maxiirnun allowed. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12 (a). Also request 5 square foot variance for total sign area. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.11(c). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Kipp, representing Baker's and Mr. Dragon, sign contractor, who explained that the entire front of the building will be remodeled and individual letters will be installed. At present there is 240 squa.re foot of signage on the building. They presented a drawing showing the entire facade with the signage. Mr. Kipp explained that they.are changing a11 the signs to Baker's Furniture, removing Furniture Land, in conjunction with upgrading their merchandise. The pole sign will only be refaced, because this sign is in the parking lot, they do not believe it could be changed to a ground sign. They are awaxe that all pole signs would be eliminated in 1998. The members agreed this would be an improvement. B. Grace moved to grant to Baker's furniture; 4646 Great Northern Blvd. the request for a 41. square foot variance to change faces in the existing pole sign, and also to grant the request for a 3 square foot variance for a wall sign over 75 square feet and also a 2 foot variance for height of wall sign over the 4 foot maximinn allowed, and a 5 square foot variance for total sign area, with the notation that this wonld be consistent with the blue print that they presented, and with the condition that the variance for the pole sign will cease on January 1, 1998, seconded by J. Maloney, and imanimously approvedo Variances granted. 7. Taco Bell, 24247 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 13 square foot variance for wall sign over the allowable sign area for a building. Request 42 square foot variance for sign area allowed for a total business use. Request 2 foot variance for vertical height of sign over the 4 foot maximinn height allowed. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1163.11(b) and 1163.11(a). 5 11-