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area. Mr. Helzer noted that there was a variance granted to rebuild a residence in the industrial area recently. Mr. Conway stated that the house had been there and was repaired and rebuilto Mr. Maloney stated that considering the health, safety, and welfare of the children and he did not believe that this was the right use considering the long range plans of the industrial area. Mr. Jent advised that he is intending to builcl an industrial building on his lot. Since an office was built too close to his lot line on the other side, he had to change his plans and will now build closer to this side. Having a school there makes no sense to h.i_m and the proposed playground would be next to his building. J. Maloney moved to grant Rainbow's End Nursery School, 31266 Bradley Road, a variance to conduct a riursery school in the Limited Industry/Industrial Park District, seconded by R. Gomersall. Roll call on motion: Maloney, Gomersall, Grace, Koberna, and Purper, no. Variance denied. 11. Bob Grace, 30406 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 650 square foot variance to construct a residential attached garage in a General Retail District. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.02(c)(3). Mr. Grace stepped down from the board. Chairman Gomersall administered the oath. Mr. Grace had presented a final drawing of the garage. Build.ing Commissioner Conway had submitted a letter stipulating that this garage is based on residential standards and would probably not be approved for a commercial building. Mr. Grace stated that he has had his trucks and trailer vandalized and would like to get them inside and he will agree to the stipulations in Mr. Cornway's letter. Mr. Conway clarified that even though the property is zoned for General Retail, this building is being used as residential and only-a 750 square foot garage is permittede He mainly wants Mr. Grace to understand that, if the board grants a variance tmder the residential code, that would not guarantee him a commercial use, he would have to go through all the approvals required before this could become a commercial building. Mr. Grace agreed. B. Gomersall moved to grant Bob Grace, 30406 Lorain Road, the request for a 650 square foot variance to construct residential attached garage in a General Retail District, seconded by T. Koberna. Roll call on motion: Gomersall, Koberna, Maloney, and Purper, yes. 24r. Grace abstained. Variance granted. Mr. Gomersall advised that Mr. Thomas of the Planning Commission had asked the members to look at the final, accurate plans presented by the Ice Cream Parlor. Mr. Conway explained that he believed that Mr. Thomas thought that, had the board seen this plan originally, they would not have granted the variance. The members studied the plan and agreed that the Engineer's comments that had determined that this egress was satisfactory had a greater influence on their decision. They did not believe that the volume of business from an ice cream store would cause that many problems, certainly not as many as a McDonald's would. Regarding the changeable copy signs for gas prices, the members agreed that, especially since gas stations have to post gas prices, these signs do not have to be brought before the board for a variance. Mr. Conway will not be present for the December lst meeting. He wili include his comments in the packets and will be in the office to answer any questions. Mr. Purper will not be at the next meeting. Mr. Gomersall advised that on Monday, November 8th, there will be a meeting of the Legislative Comnittee of Council to discuss search lights and council is asking for the board's opinion. Mr. Gomersall will attend, and asked the members for their input. Mr. Conway explained that, when the previous code was in effect, it had been his determination that search lights should require a variance but 5