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v? A i Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Mongello and Ms. Kemp/Kopco, architects, and Mr. Contomo, representing Ethan Allen. Mr. Mongello presented a photo board showing the existing and adjacent properties and a rendering of the proposed remodeling. He eaplained that they were requesting a variance for the sign since the building backed up to Brookpark Road. It was clarified that the letters on the front wall were only three feet high, but the height variance was needed for overall height. Mx. Ryinarczyk explained that both wall signs were over the 75 foot maximum. The architectural review board had recommended that the logos on the avvving be removed. The members agreed that the logos looked elegant and it was noted that with this type of building there would be no sale signs in the windows. The members had no problem with the request. M. Boyle moved to grant to Ethan Allen, 26125-27 Lorain Road, their requests for a 95.5 square foot variance for excess signage for a business use; for a variance for second wall sign (Brookpark Road); a 4 foot height variance for one wall sign; variances to have wall signs over the 75 square foot area allowed; and a 9 square foot variance for four avvuing signs for a total of 36 square feet. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1163.11A and 1163.12A. The motion was seconded by W. Purper, and unauimously approved. Variances granted. . 7. Sunnyside Tovota, 26890 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 25 square foot variance for excess sign area for a business use; request varia.nce to have 3 additional wall signs; request variance for a second ground sign; request variance for location of one ground sign(Toyota) in prohibited triangular area; and request 3 foot height variance for both ground signs. Note: Two of the three additional wall signs are for logos which must be approved by architectural review board. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to R. Kalina, sigu contractor, who presented plans and explained that the building will be remodeled to be compatible with the Saturn building next door. A variance had beeri granted for the second wall sign prior to dividing the building. The letters on the existing signs are 36 inches and the new ones will be 24 inches for both Mazda and Toyota and they will be adding "Sunnyside" in front of each sign. There will be a 3 by 3 foot "happy face" logo on the two side walls, above the entrance doors. Both the Mazda and Toyota pole signs will be removed and replaced with two ground signs. Mr. Gomersall was concemed that the Toyota sign would interfere with visibility of drivers tunung east. Mr. Kalina explained that there was a 5 foot setback from the sidewalk, which would allow visibility. It was clarified that the building plans and site plan had been approved at the same time the Saturn building had been approved and there was only to be one car per pod. Mr. Gomersall noted that there were two vehicles on a pod for the MotorCars dealership. Law Director Gareau believed that their original permit allowed them to display 2 cars on a pod. The members reviewed the requests. J. Maloney moved to grant the request of Sunnyside Toyota, 26890 Lorain Road, for a 25 square foot variance for excess sign area for a business use; a variance to have 3 additional wall signs; a variance for a second ground sign; a variance for location of one ground sign (Toyota) in prohibited triangular area; and a 3 foot height variance for both ground signs. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Sections (add sections). The motion was seconded by T. Koberna, and unanimously approved. Variances granted. Chairmau Gomersall advised that Building Commissioner Conway had submitted letter regarding a variance granted for Beth Scebbi, Delmere Drive at the November 1, 1995 meeting. She had come in originally for a variance for depth of lot, and then at the meeting amended her request to a 1 foot rear yard variance for the dwelling. The letter requested to change the 1 foot variance to a 4 foot rear yard 3