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wall sign and 83 square feet variance for total sign area for Habitat Wallpaper and Blinds, 4687 Great Northern Boulevard, contingent upon the approval of the Plann;ng Commission and Architectural Review Board reviewing and approving the improvements, seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Variances granted. Halleen Chevrolet Truck Lot, 27932 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12)a Request variance to display vehicles for sale in 75 foot front setback. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1139007 (table). Also request variance to relocate prohibited pole sign from 27871-81 Lorain Rd. (location of sign would not conform to requirement for permitted pylon and ground signs); also request 10 square foot variance for total sign area allowed for business use. Violations of Ord. 1162.22(a) and 1163.11(a). Proposal continued from meeting of March 4, 1992, and has been amended to include the demolition of the Partners Lounge building and the setback is to match the one on the adjacent car lot. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Giesser, attorney, and Mr. Kula, representing the owner. Mr. Giesser explained that the owners are willing to take the Partner's building down as requested by the Board at the last meeting, and extend the 5 foot planting area that is on the adjacent lot across the front of this lot. The mernbers agreed that tearing down the building was not the primary objection, they mainly wanted a larger planting area of at least 20 foot m;n;m,m,. The Board had agreed that a 75 foot setback was excessive. Mr. Giesser stated that since this planting area was a continuation of the adjacent one, it should be the same size, different widths would not look right. Mr. Gomersall stated that the Board wants more grass area, and that has to start somewhere, they do not want to match what is there. Mr. Grace believed that they intended to present a viable planting area that could be worked on, and stated that this is not acceptable. Mr. Gomersall believed it had been made clear, that since this is close to the Historic center of the City, it should not look like a blighted area. Mr. Giesser asked to withdraw this proposal imtil the next meeting. Mr. Grace read the minutes and stated that there was only one time the Partners Lounge building was mentioned. R. Gomersall moved to continue the Halleen Chevrolet Truck Lot proposal at 27932 Lorain Road, until May, seconded by B. Grace, and unanimously approved. Request continued. B. B. & C. Realty (Affordable Cars and Einance), 27724 Lorain Rd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to display vehicles for sale in 75 foot front setback. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1139.07 (see table). Also request variance for individual store signage on ground sign, request 1 foot variance for location of ground sign, and request 50 square foot variance for total sign area allowed for a business unit. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12 (h) & (B) and 1163,11(c). Proposal continued from meeting of March 4, 1992m A proposed landscape plan for the existing planting area will be presented at the meeting. Mr. Giesser, sworn in for the previous case, asked that the setback variance be withdrawn, but would like the Board would to vote on the sign variances. Law Director Gareau wondered how this would fit in with the entire request, but it would be up to the Board. Mr. Gomersall stated that the ground sign would be impacted by the setback. Mr. Giesser disagreed stating that they would withdraw the 1 foot variance for the setback. It was agreed that the variance request for the canopy sign could be heard. Building Commission Conway advised that the awning was opaque, but the letters would be illuminated; and since they have one wall sign on the front, they would need a va.rianee for a second sign on the bui.lding. Mr. Gareau 2