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Cha.irman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Gilbert, representing Rally's, Mr. Wasserman, sign contractor, and Mr. Acciarri, architect. It was clarified that there is a revised request that was submitted separatelya Mr. Gomersall advised the representatives that pole signs are prohibited; and that the board has only granted variance to replace the faces in an existing.sign. This is an unusual property and is at a busy intersection, and he does not believe that there will be an identification problem. Mr. Gilbert presented a rendering of an alternate mornunent sign which will be installed at the same location and will not have the changeable copy portion. Building Conrnnissioner Conway checked the location and was concerned about visibility, and advised that they would only need a 2 square foot variance for total sign area. The directional signs would still need a variance. Mr. Conway advised that the A.R.B. must still approve the color since there have been concerns about color and he noted that they had previously recoirIInended a wall sign. Mr. Gilbert stated that he can change the color of the base to Ming Red which was approved, but the sign face is standard. B. Gomersall moved to grant the request of Rally's Restaurant, 27208 Lorain Road, for a 2 square foot variance for total sign area for the signage on the building and monument sign and the location variance for the 4 directional sign which encroach in the 10 foot setback from the right o€ way arrd for one of these which also encroaches on the 15 foot side property line serback on Dover Center Road with the stipulation that Rally's return to the A.R.B. for approval of the colors on the monument sign, seconded by B. Grace, and imanimously approved. Variances granted. 8. Message Com USA, 24834 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 1 foot, 6 inch front setback variance. from property line for ground sign. Request variance for location of sign in restricted 35 foot triangular area. Request variance to have changeable copy section on sign. Violations of Ord. 90-125. Sections 1163.12(b) and 1163.03(a)(d)e Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Ms. Fern, owner, who explained that the changeable copy would probably be three lines at the bottom of the sign. 'The sign is only 6 by 4 feet and about 2 foot off the ground. The members had no objections. W. Purper moved to grant the request of Message Com USA, 24834 Lorain Road, for a 1 foot, 6 inch front setback variance from property line for ground sign; a variance for the location of sign in restricted 35 foot triangular area; and a variance to have changeable copy section on sign, seconded by J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Variances granted. 9. James Swidrak, 23626 Clifford Drive. Request for variance (1123012).. Request 10 inch side yard variance and 6 foot 2 inch variance for distance between dwellings to construct enclosed porch and second floor dormer addition. Violation of Ord. 1135.07(a). Also request special permit to add to non-conforming dwelling. Special permit required by Ord. 90-125, Section 1165.02(b)l. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Swidrak, Mrs. Lancaster, and Mr. and Mrs. Lutton, neighbors. Mro Gomersall explained the request and showed the plans to the neighbors. Mr. Swidrak explained that he was not extend2ng the further to the side than it is now and will be extending back. Mr.s. Lancaster is concerned about noise coming frm the family room which is next to her bedroom. Mr. Swidrak agreed to have . either fixed windows or a solid wall on her side. The neighbors to the rear had no objection. J. Maloney moved to grant to Mr. James Swidrick, 23626 Clifford Drive, his request for a 10 inch side yard variance and a 6 foot 2 inch variance 4