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, ?- ... . . CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINiJTES-DECEMBER 14, 1994 Chairman Gomersall called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present: M. Boyle, T. Koberna, J. Maloney, W. Purper, and R. Gomersall. Also Present: Law Director Gareau, Building Commissioner Conway, and Clerk of Commissions Oring. J. Maloney moved to approve the minutes of November 2, 1994, seconded by T. Koberna, and unanimously approved. Chairman Gomersall advised all present that each of the board members had viewed the premises involved in each case, and that three affumative votes would be required for approval. Each case would be judged on the phys'ical situation peculiar to itsel? so that in no way is a judgment rendered considered to be a general policy judgment affecting properties and like situation elsewhere. l. Best Buv, 5140 Great Northern Plaza South Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to have search light for grand opening. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.04(g). Continued from meeting of November 2, 1994. Chairinau Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. There was no representative present and • since no one had been present at the last meeting, Chairman Gomersall moved to grant the request for a variance for Best Buy, 5140 Great Northern Plaza South to have a search light for grand opening. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.04(g). The motion was seconded by J. Maloney, and unauimously approved. Variance denied. 2. LaSalle Fumiture, 25757 Lorain Road Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance for 3 foot, 6 inches of excess height of canopy sign. (Please note: awning with sign is installed). Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12(d). Chaunnan Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was admiuistered to Mr. J. Sharp, contractor. Mr. Gomersall noted that the awning had been installed and the sign was on it. Mr. Sharp stated that he had not done much business in North Olmsted and was not registered because he was told to wait until the variance was granted. He explained that he installed the awniug before the variance was granted because the customer had asked him to have it installed for the opening. He clarified that the wording on the awniug would remain as it since the Architectural Board did not permit them to add the words `Turnishings and contemporary furuishings". Building Commissioner Conway advised that he did apply for a sign permit and was told that he would have to get approval from both the Architectural Review Board and this board for a variance. After the A.R.B. refused to permit the excessive verbiage, the, sign was installed prior to receiving a variance. The members discussed the variance. Mr. Conway advised that they could replace a portion of the awniug as long as it did not exceed 50% of the replacement without getting another variance, however in January of 1998 all non-conforming signs must be addressed by the board. J. Maloney moved to grant the request for LaSalle Furniture, 25757 Lorain Road for a variance for 3 foot, 6 iuches of excess height on a canopy sign. Violation.of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12(d). Also note that they will have to resubmit to this board on January l, 1998 if the canopy remains in effect. The motion was seconded by T. Koberna. Maloney, Koberna, and Purper, yes. Boyle_and Gomersall, No. Motion carried. Variance granted.