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12, Lorain Clague_Sunoco, 23370 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to conduct temporary business activity in tents in the required 75' setback, and a variance to display pennants and banners for a 2 day period. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1139.07 (table) and 116M4(g). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Jirecek, the proprietor, who explained he will need a tent for a 4 day period, one day to set up, two days for the car clinic, and 1 day to take down. He also would like. some pennants and banners which would be nm down the light poles and from the fence. There may be some signage on the tents. Mr. Grace pointed out this was a well kept business. S. Ferencik moved to grant a variance to the Lorain Clague Sunoco station at 23370 Lorain Rod for a variance to conduct temporary business activity in tents in the required 75 foot setback and a variance to display pennants and banners for a 4 day period (1 day to set up, 2 days for the program, and 1 day to tear down the equipment), seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Mr. Jirecek explained that he would hold this on these days regardless of the weather since the equipment had been rented for those days only. Variances granted. Building Commissioner Conway explained that since the Board had previously requested his opinion on signs, he had a problem with the Habitat request which originally was 200 percent over and above what is permitted. They then negotiated down to 100 percent over and this could set a precedent for other applicants to request much more than what is allowed and then reduce it slightly. Mra Gomersall stated that he he agreed to it because the proposed renovations were such an improvement to that part of the shopping center. r1r. Conway stated that if the sign area allowed is inadequate, the ordinance should be changed, or if there was a strong reason such as visibility granting the variance would be different, however, he had problems this large a variance. Law Director Gareau suggested that if Mr. Conway believed a request was excessive perhaps he should put a note in with the agenda to that effect to alert the Boardo Mr. Gomersall agreed that would be helpful. Mr. Conway stated that some of the other tenants who are on the existing sign band may want larger signage, since with the remodeling they are i.ncreasing the area in which this business can install signs. In regard to the Halleen proposal, Mr. Conway further advised that they have also installed some C.E.I. lights in the right of way which do not require a permit. Since he cannot establish that these lights are causing any problems to the adjacent neighbors, there is no way he can send him to Planning Commission. Law Director Gareau also believed that there is a real omission in the new code, since it does not stipulate that a used car lot has to be connected with a new car lot, and only stipulates that such a business only needs a show room. He also pointed out that the old Peddlers Outlet building has been divided in half in order to use one half for a show room, he doubts he can get a car in it. Mr. Conway stated that he did have one car in it. Mr. Gareau stated if there is ever a time when there is not car in it, the business should le shut down. • 5 7 The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.