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been presented originally, because this is a different board and they wanted their input. She pointed out that they were not going to be on the tenant sign in front. The "FactoryCard Outlet" letters are 30 inches high, and the "Party Shop and Balloons" are 24 inches. She suggested that they could have the words "Party Shop" in 18 inch letters with the balloon logo, which would also explain what they sold. She clarified that 40% of their business was cards and 60% was discounted party supplies. The members discussed various options. It was decided that 18 inch letters with the words "Party Shop" , 13 feet long would be 28.5 square feet. Ms. Boyle believed that the words "party shop" were misleading. It was figured that there would be 84 square feet for "Factory Card Outlet" and 18.5 square feet for Party Shop. W. Papandreas stated that there was a coucern that with just the words "Party Shop" there, it would not be proper identification. Mr. Gomersall stated that the city is trying to get away from logos since everyone wanted one. It was suggested that they be allowed to have one balloon logo on the side wall. The members agreed and stated that tlus would be 23.5 square feet. The Herbsters stated that the side sign would not be visible from Mill Road. It was noted that it would only be visible from the parking lot. B. Gomersall moved to grant the request of Factory, Card Outlet 27240 Lorain Road for second wall sign and their request 23.5 square foot variance for excess signage for a business unit. Also their request for a 9 square foot variance for one wall sign over the maximum square footage allowed and a variance for second wall sign and the verbiage on the side wall will read "Party Shop" and will include one balloon logo. Violation of Ord. 9,0- 125, Section 1163.12.(a) and 1163.11(a). The motion was seconded by J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. . It was decided to delav the rest of these signs until the other, less complicated issues were discussed. 13. GeM Starues 6640 Cypress, (Heard at this point) Request for variance (1123.12). Request 10 foot rear yard variance to construet family room addition. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.08(a). ?-. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Ms. Stames and Mr. Pascal, the contractor. Mr. Pascal believed that there was an error in the write up. The inspector had stated 10 feet, but he believed that they would need a 14.5 foot variance. The board has no problem with the request and stated that if he did not need the 14 feet he could always put in less, but could not exceed the variance. R. Gomersall moved to grant the request to Gerry Starnes, 6640 Cypress, for a 14.5 foot rear yard variance to construct a family room addition. Violation of Ord. 90- 125, Section 1 T35.08(a). The motion was seconded by M. Boyle, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 14. David & Margaret Toth 29307 Hastings Drive. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to install shed in side yard. Violation of Ord. 90- 125, Sectiou 1135.02(d)(1). Chainnau Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. and Mrs. Toth. The members had no problem with the request. J. Maloney moved to grant the request of David and Margaret Toth, 29307 Hastings Drive, for a variance to install shed as per the attached plan in side yard. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135:02(d)(1). The motion was seconded by M. Boyle, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 5