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l . '' 1 ' grant a variance to ha,ve 6 signs on spandrels, seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Varianees granted. 2. Rainbow Specialty Center (University Hospital Health Care), 26700 Brookpark Ext. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 1 foot 3 inch height variance for sign and also request 25 square foot variance for total sign area for a business unit. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12(a). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Secrist, Mr. Rebelli, representing University Hospital, and Mr. Zuik, sign contractor, who explained that these were individual letters and would not require a variance if the wall space did not have to be counted. Mr. Gomersall noted that this is a good looking sign. W. Purper moved to grant the request of Rainbow Specialty Center (University Hospital Health Care), 26700 Brookpark Ext. for a 1 foot, 3 inch hei.ght variance for sign and also a request for a 25 foot variance for total sign area for a business unit, seconded by J. Ma.loney, and unanimously approved. Variances granted. 3. Bennet Dover Home Remodelers, 29341 Lorain Rcl. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to elimina.te 10 foot landscape buffer on west.side of property; request 4 foot variance for width of drive (at narrowest point). Violations of Ord. 90-125, Section 1139..07 and 1161.10(b). Also request special permit to add to non-conforming building. Special permit required Ord. 90-125, Section 1165.02(b)1. Also request 7 foot setback variance for monument sign and variance to have sign in 35 foot prohibited triangular axea. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12(b). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr. Orr, representing Bennet Dover Home Remodelers, who explained that this is an existing dwelling with a garage, and there is not enough room to add a conforming drive to the baek. He clarified that only automobiles and small trucks will use the drive. He is attempting to save the landscaping in the front and two trees in the back. Ali parking except the handicapped space is i.n the back. Mr. Conway stated that this is basically an offiae use and he does not believe the drive will be a problem. The plans have been revised to show a portion of the 10 foot landscape buffer along about one half of the lot. The members were concerned with the setback of the sign and suggested that it be moved back. Mr. Orr had no problem with that and agreed.to move it back 10 feet to conform to code which would also take it out of the 35 foot prohibited triangular area. R. Gomersall moved to grant the variance to Bennet Dover Home Remodelers, 29341 Lorain Road, to eliminate a 10 foot landscape buffer on the west side of property, a 4 foot variance for width of drive at narrowest point. Also to grant a special permit to a non-conforming building, seconded by J. Ma,loney and unanimously approved. Variances and special permit granted. 4. Metro Infiniti. 28400 Lorain Rd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to have second wall sign.; request 5 foot, 7-11/16 inch height variance; request 67.5 square foot variance for total sign area for building; and request 66.5 square foot total sign area for a business use. Violations of Ord. 1163.12(a); 1163.11(b); and 1163.11(a). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Miller, sign contractor, who explained that they have permits for the 1 wall sign, a ground sign, and directional signs. They are now asking to add the corporate logo on the building and a sign on the service department which cannot be seen from the street. Mr. Conway verified that the height was about 8 foot, 6 inches. They will be removing some signage that was.approved previously. 2