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?- ? Ms. Rose, a representative of Mr. Peyalo, the owner, presented the proposal and explained that the mural will take up about one third of the front wa1L She noted that there are 4 mural inside the which were painted by an artist from Mexico. This one was a picture of Acapulco, and is an invitation to come into the warmth of the restaurant. She has two letters, one from their neighbors stating that they like the mural and believed that it adds to the building which was run down and one from the owner stating that he would like to see the painting completed. This painting was done by a local artist who had led the owners to believe that it would be all right to paint on the outside of the building and it has been paid for. They specifically wanted a local artist who would use more subtle colors than the Mexican artists used for the murals inside. The owners now live in North Olmsted and are plauuing to improve the building. They do not consider this a sign and it was done because this how buildings are decorated in Mexico. Mr. Gorris stated that he did not disagree that this was attractive, however, he does not believe that murals should exempt from the sign regulations, and he would prefer that the approval process be given by the Board of Zoning Appeals. He stated that he was concerned that the next person might put up something that was not attractive. Ms. Rose had been given to understand that they would have received an answer from this committee. It was clarified that this would have had to go on to two other meetings, the Architectural Review Board and Council. Mr. Orlowski explained that he did not find the mural offensive, but was concerned about setting a precedent. He mentioned the developer of Wendy's was asked to omit their girl from their sign., and he did not find the picture of the girl offensive. He also noted that they are trying to cut down on signs along Lorain Road. Ms. Rose responded that this was not a sign and if any neighbors or customers found it offensive, they would have come to tonight's meeting. She asked if they would be allowed to cut out the mural and set it back a few feet and put glass over it and call it a window. Building Commission Conway advised that this was not the issue, it was here and it was on the wall. Mr. Orlowski stated that all the businesses in the area want to call attention to themselves and they all want to be unique and stand out, and the problem is that everything becomes a sign and the Commission has to draw a line somewhere. Mr. Miller agreed that the owners have been very good about maintaining the building, and have an outstanding reputation, but there are several issues here: what side of buildings would murals be allowed on , which residences would have to look at them, and he is sure that someone would come up with an offensive mural and there could be a problem in denying it. Mr. Gorris noted that the Board of Zoning Appeals cau take each case on an individual basis, but this Commission actions could set a precedent and they might have to approve something that they do not want. B. Gorris inoved that the Nuevo Acapulco mural at 24409 Lorain Road could be constituted to be a sign and as such any approval should come under the Board of Zoning Appeals , seconded by R. Tallon, and unavunously approved. IV. NEW DEVET,OPMENTS AND SUBDIVISION: 1) Root Road (p,ortion of ) Vacation Request. The proposal, as requested by an abutting property owner (pennanent parcel no. 232-30-10), is to vacate a portion (approximately 279.5 feet of Root Road not currently in use for roadway purposes. Area Zoning is "A" Residence, Single (west side and `B" Residence, Single (east side) of Root Road. City Engineer Deichmaun explained that the section to be vacated is approximately 280 feet long and there is an encroachment of a house and a shed the easterly portion of the area to be vacated wluch would go to Mr. Clough, the property owner. The balance would go to the city since they 4 .