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, . Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was adm.inistered to Michael Stergo, representing his uncle. Mr. Gomersall stated that the request was to reconstruct a residence in a Limited Industrial area where residences are prohibited. Mr. Stergo stated that the house is in need of repair the roof is caving in, the walls have to be repaired and these repairs will improve the.?neighborhood. Mr. Gomersall stated that this would perpetuate a residential use which is what the city does not want to do. Building Commissioner Conway advised that the intent of the code is to eliminate residential uses in this district. They are not only repairing the house, but are expanding it. During the Plann;ng Commission's discussion of the Ma,ster Plan there had been no mention of rezoninro this area to residential. Mr. Stergo noted that his uncle had purchased this property several weeks ago. Mr. Conway advised that a letter was sent to Mr. Stergo on December 11, 1992 advising him tha.t variances would be needed. Mr. Gomersall believed that this would be in opposition to what the Planning Corrunission intended for this area. B. Gomersall moved to grant the requests of Tom Stergo, 31410 Lorain Road for a variance to reconstruct residence in a Limited Industrial Area; a 56 front setback -variance; a 17 foot side yard variance; a 145 variance for m-ininn,m lot width and a special permit to expand, alter, and restore a- nonconforming building, seconded by W. Purper. Roll call on motion: Gomersall, Purper, and Maloney, no. Motion failed..to pass. Variances and special permit denied. 2. Gerald M. StrinRer. Permanent Parcel 237-30-06, located north of 5783 Columbia Rd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 25 foot front setback variance to construct new dwelling. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.06(a). Variance previously granted on November 18, 1990 has expired. Cha.irman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Stringer who explained that they ha.d received a variance in 1990, but did not go forward with the construction, now they are ready to build. The members had no problem with the request. B. Gomersall moved to grant the request of Gerald M. Stringer, Permanent Parcel 237-30-06, located north of 5783 Colunbia Road, for a 25 foot front setback variance to construct a new dwelling, seconded by J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 3. Joni Elias, 5476 Berkshire.Drive. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 6 foot 6 inch rear yard variance to install roof and screens on existing deck. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.08(a). Also request Special permit to add to non-conforming dwelling. Special permit required Ord. 90-125, Section 1165.02(b). Chairman Gomersall ca11Ed all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Haag, contractor. The members had no objection to the request. W. Purper moved to grant the request of Joni Elias, 5476 Berkshire Drive for a 6 foot, 6 inch rear yard variance to install roof and screens on existing deck, and also a special permit to ad.d to nonconforming dwelling, seconded J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Variance ancl special perniit granted. 4. Long John Silvers, 25482 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 56 square foot variance for total sign area allowed; request 75.5 square foot variance for sign area allowed for a business use; request variance to add to and keep a prohibited existing pole sign and variance to keep changeable copy portion of that sign. Also request variance for 3 directional signs: 1 square foot size variance 2 foot height variances and 8 foot variance for setback from right. of way. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1163.11(b) and (a); 1163.22 (a); 1163.03(d) and 1163.12(e). 2