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?- x and he does not believe that they need a sign. Mr. Elliot responded to the complaints about noise, maintaining that the workers are on the property from 7:00 to 7:15 a.m. and leave a 3:30 or 4:00 every day, there is no one working past 6:00 or 7:00 p.ms at the latest. Iie noted` that each sign will cost between $3,500. to $4,000. per sign and pointed out that at present there is an abandoned truck, brush and debris on this property. Councilman Nashar verified that the sign would be 20 feet west of residential.property lines. Mro Conway stated that there is no requirement that the signs must be 20 foot away. Mr. Elliot stated that they chose this location to save some nice oak trees. It was clarified that they are allowed a two faced ground sign and it has been determined that one sign on each side of a drive is the same as one, two faced sign. The signs will be 5 foot fron the right of way. Mr. Gomersall asked what Mr. Frieg's objections were. Mr. Nashar responded that, originally, Mr. Frieg was afraid the signs would be placed within a couple of feet of his property line, but if?they are a min;nnm, of 20 feet from his property they would be acceptable. Mr. Gomersall stated that the landscaping around the sign would enhance the area. Mr. Elliot explained tha,t there would be two coaeh lights plus two 100 watt halide ground lights which will illtaminate the sign. The ground lights will be turned off at midnight, but the coach lights will be on all night. It was clarified that the light ha.s to be kept on their property. Mr. Frieg stated that this is the only development that is set back 400 feet from the road, and he does not believe that these signs should be larger than the code allows. It was explained that the signs are placed higher on the wall so that the landscaping can grow Y3igher and not block the sign, and the trees behind the wall will be on a berm. R. Gomersall moved to grant for Cinnamon Woods Condominiums, Barton Road entrance the request for a 6.25 square foot variance for total sign area to install subdivision entrance signs; a 3 foot height variance over maximum height allowed; and a 5 foot,set back variance from right of way, with the stipulation that the entrance signs must be minirmm, of 20 foot west of the residential property, seconded by J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. 9. Custom Patios Plus, Inc. (Carpet Barn), 28300 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123e12). Request variance to display patio enclosure in front setback of the Carpet Barn building. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1139.07 (table). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Kehoe, representing Custom Patio Plus. Mr. Gomersall stated that since this is to be installed in the parking lot, he is concerned since there is not enough parking as it is. Mr. Kehoe advised that the patio would take up 3 parking spaces and would be there only for the summer. Building Commissioner Conway advised that they are short of parking now, and there is parking in the rear which the eustomers do not use. Mr. Maloney stated that the parking lot was full over the weekend. Mr. Kehoe explained that there will be no sales person in the enclosure, only a sign with an address and telephone number of their office. If there was a problem with the parking, they could move it in twenty minutes. J. Maloney moved to grant to Custom Patios Plus, Inc. (Carpet Barn), 28300 Lorain Road, a variance to display patio enclosure in front setback of the Carpet Barn building, seconded by T. Koberna. Roll call on Motion: Maloney, Koberna, Purper, and Gomersall, no. Motion failed to pass. Variance denied. 10. Thomas Stemmer, 29930 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 20 foot setback variance for addition. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 11139.07. Also request special permit to add to non-conforming building. Special permit.required Orde 90-125, Section 1165. Referred by Planning Commission May 11, 1993. 5