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signs on this building; and a 7 square foot variance for sign area allowed for all signs on the property, seconded by B. Grace, and unanimously approved. Variances granted. 2. Pam and George Gehrke, 6064 McKenzie. Request-for variance (1123.12). Request 572 square foot variance to construct an addition to detached garage (existing addition and shed will be removed). Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.02(c)(1). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mrs. Gehrke, owner, and Mr. Kwiatkowski, contractor, who explained that the existing addition is deteriorating and they intend to remove that and a shed that is on the property. The new addition will contain a workshop and storage for yard equipment and an antique car. The 1 story addition will be. roughly 46 by 29 feet except for a snall cut out area and the 7 foot door will remain. The members agreed that this was a deep lot. J. Maloney moved to grant the request of Pam and George Gehrke, 6064 McKenzie, for a 572 square foot variance to construct an addition.to a detached garage (the existing addition and shed will be removed prior to construction), seconded by T. Koberna, and unanimously approved. Variarice granted. 3. Halleen Chevrolet, 27932 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 149 square foot variance for total sign area allowed to replace wall signs. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12(A). Chairman Gomersall called a11 interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to C. Halleen, owner, who is planning to replace the wall signs after their remodeling is complete. He presented plans for the new fascia with ? the signs. Some small signs are going to be removed on the property, but the body shop sign will remain. The members had no problem with the request. T. Koberna moved to grant Halleen Chevrolet, 27932 Lorain Road, the request for 149 square foot variance for total sign area allowed to replace wall signs, seconded by B. Grace, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 4. Fairview West Physicians Center, 24700 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to replace second existing ground sign (one permitted). Also request variance for location of both replacement signs which are located within the 35 foot restricted triangular area. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12(b). Chairman Gomersall called a71 interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Ms. Miller, representing the sign company, who explained that they will be replacing both ground signs. The location of the sign on Lorain Road will remain the same, but the Columbia Road sign will be relocated. Mr. Gomersall stated that the Building Commissioner had been concerned about visibility., Ms. Miller clarified that the Columbia Road sign was to be mved about 9 fee`t south since eventually that drive is to be widened. Both signs are to be enlarged to 3.5 by 10 feet. There were pictures of the existing signs, but no sizes were specified. It was clarified that the Lorain Road location would not be changed. Mr. Gomersall had no problem with the location an Lorain Road, but was concerned about the Columbia Road location. It was clarified that both signs need variances for location and since only 1 ground sign is allowed per property, a variance will be needed for a second ground sign. The members have no problem with the request for two signs since there are entrances on both Columbia and Lorain. Mr. Gomersall believed that the signs were too large. Ms. Miller responded that the visibility in the area was horrible because of the United Dairy store on the 3