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y --ti Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. Mr. Dragon, the representative, had been sworn in previously. He explained that there was formerly was a bell at that location, and this sign will cover that area. The members had no problem with this request. J. Maloney moved to grant to Taco Bell, 24247 Lorain Road, the request for a 13 square foot variance for a wall sign over the allowable sign area for a building, a 42 square foot variance for sign area allowed for a total business use, and a 2 foot variance for vertical height of a sign over the 4 foot maximLUn height allowed, seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Variances granted. Affordable Chiropractic, 4722 Great Northern Blvd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to install a third prohibited pole sign on property (polE would encroach front property line set back for free standing signs). Also request 10 square foot variance for sign area over maxiimun allowed. Violation.of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.22(a) and 1163.11(c). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The representative, Mr. Briola, had been sworn in for a previous request. Building Conunissioner Conway clarified that because of the support this is considered a pole sign, if this sign had a solid base it could be considered a pylon sign. A pylon sign is taller than it is wide, but must be supported from a solid base that comes directly from the ground. Mr. Grace pointed out that this was 10.by 10, which is not taller than it is wide. Mr. Conway responded it would still have been considered a pylon sign if it ha.d had a solid base. Mr. Gomersall doubted that another pole sign would be approved at this location. Mr. Briola offered to make this a pylon sign. Mr. Maloney stated that on this corner from Great Northern Boulevard down through that shopping area there is one sign after another, and he believed that the owner should have to install one master sign. Mr. Conway agreed, stating that he had made that same recommendation previously. He stated that this Brookpark segment is going to look just like Great Northern Boulevard; and if there is a visibility hardship in this location, it should be up to the developer to correct it. Mr. Briola pointed out that this side of the shopping center faces Brookpark Road and the entrance is on Great Northern Boulevard, and it was haxd for him to find this location. Mr. Grace agreed that this area is one of the hardest to find. Mr. Conway would rather see the developer modify the existing "Olmsted Plaza" sign to include these.tenants. Mr. Grace agreed and pointed out that B.P. and Office Warehouse already had their own signs, so they would not have to be considered. Then in 1998 the developer would have to propose some integr.ated signage. Mr. Briola stated the owner realized that the sign would have to be removed in 1998, but he has a serious financial hardship now, and he was also aware that other.tenants had been allowed signs. Mr. Purper stated that if he was that concerned, he shoutd have been present. Mr. Briola asked for a continuance in order to change the sign to a ground sign or a pylon signo Mr. Conway explained that a 10 square foot variance was also requested. Mr. Briola responded that they could reduce the size of the sign. Mr. Conway further explained that there are setback requirements for ground and pylon sign, but since pole signs are not permitted there are no regulations addressing them, so a statement has been made that the pole sign encroaches into the setback required for a free standing; sign. Originally this sign was shown in tYie.right of way, but it is now shown in a parking space, however it still encroaches into the setback. Mr. Gomersall_ pointed out that variance would be needed for one parking space and a sign located there could be obscured by vehicles parking next to it. Mr. Grace believed this is a bad location. Mr. Briola advised that the owner was tmwilling to allow tenants to add to the "Olmsted Plaza" sign. Law 6