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it. Mr. Krekus advised that they had worked with the Building Commissioner to get the proper parking and they are attempting to use the eNisting building which is quite attractive. He explained that typically they receive permission for their employees to park on adjacent properties and are cliscussing this with Best Products at present.. Mr. Koberna stated that that it would be inapossible to have much parking, if the landscaping were installed. Mr. Gomersall noted that the Planning Commission had recomnaended that the variances not be granted. Mr. Krekus advised that they had converted many former banks to restaurants. The members noted the many tra?'ic problems at tlus location, but traffic circulation was not within their purview; it is relevant however, because if they do not get the variance there could not be sufficient parking. Mr. Krekus again stated that they are working with Best to get an easement through their lot and they would be willing to limit the Lorain Road drive to right turn out only. He asked that this request be tabled so he could review it further. Mr. Koberna asked what would be accomplished by tabling the proposal and clarified that they could not go back to Planning Commission until the variances are granted. Mr. Krekus realized that with the physical restraints of the property there would be little they could do, but still asked that the request be tabled. R. Gomersall moved to table the requests for variance by Boston Chicken at 26440 Lorain Road, seeonded by J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Proposal tabled. 7. Ice Cream Parlor, 27045 Lorain Road. Request for varianee (1123.12). Request variance to have a changeable copy portion on ground sigu. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.04(k). Chainnau Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was admiuistered to Mr. Benik and his mother, Mrs. Benik. Mr. Gomersall clarified that the ground sign would be witlun the total square footage allowed and he is merely includ.ing a changeable copy area. The members have no problem with the sign. Building Commissioner Conway advised that the Architectural Review Board will have to approve the final copy on the sign, this board will only grant the variance for the changeable copy portion. Mr. Benik clarified that there would be 3lines of changeable copy which would be rougbly half of the sign, he clid not know how many letters, possibly 3 words per line. R. Gomersall moved to grant the request for the Ice Cream Parlor, 27045 Lorain Road for a variance to have a changeable copy portion on the ground sign, seconded by T. Koberna, and unavunously approved. Variance granted. 8. Robert Yurick, 23298 Stoneybrook Drive, Request for variance (1123.12). Request 24 foot variance to build a fence on a corner lot which will be beyond the front setback of the abutting property. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 113 5.02(2). Chairmau Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Yurick and Ms. Schmidt. Mr. Gomersall stated that this is different than most corner lots since there are no homes facing the cut through. Mr. Yurick explained exactly where the chain link fence would be located. It was clarified that this would not interfere with visibility. The members liad no objection to the request. R. Gomersall moved to grant to Robert Yurick, 23298 Stoneybrook Drive a 24 foot variance to build a chain link fence on a corner lot which will be 5