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K s i only reduced by 5 feet in width and stated that semi's could not turn around and would have to back ou* onto Lorain Road. Mr. Potz was asked if he wanted to withdraw and bring back a revised proposal or if h( wanted the board to vote on tlus now. It was noted that plauning commission had recommended that the variances be denied. Mr. Conway advised that if they changed the plan, it would have to be resubrriitted to plazming commission. R. Gomersall moved to contiuue the request of valore Shopping Center, formerly kuown as 24345 (VFW) and 24319 Lorain Road, to have a portion 6 parking spaces in front landscape buffer; also the variance for loading areas which are blocking access aisles for parking spaces; the 5 foot side yard variance for landscape buffers on east and west side; and the variance for a 5 foot rear landscape buffer for portion of property that was 24319 Loraiu Road. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1139.07; aud 1139.07. 'Me inotion was seconded by J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Request continued. 2. Isabella's Cafe, 4579 Great Northern Blvd Request for variauce (1123.12).Request variance to have fifth free standing sign on a business property; request variance to have tenant signage on groiand sign; request variance to have changeable copy sigu; request 4 foot, 2 iuch variance for location of sign in front setback aud location variance for encroaclvment iuto the 35 foot prolubited tiiaugular area; request 6 iuch variance for height of ground sign; and 12 square foot variance for excess sign area over that pennitted for a business u.nit. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Sectious 1163.12(h); 1163.03(d);1163.12(b); and 1163.11(e). Chairman Gomersall called all iuterested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Domiuic Mihalik who explained that he wanted a grouud sign similar to the Frankie's sign. Mr. Gomersall explaiued that, when the variauce for Frankie's had beeu submitted, the board had stipulated that there would be uo more sigus for individual tenants siuce there are 11 businesses in that buildiug and each one would want a sigu. He thought that drivers would have to go 5 miles an hour to read them. The board would like the building owuer to come up with a more effective free stauding sign. Mr. Mihalik stated that the existing pole sigu is owued by one of the teuants and contains names of tenants who are no longer in the shopping center. He would have to reut oue of these inserts. It was suggested that he get together with the other tenants and approach the owuer of the building to iustall a sign for all of them. Mr. Maloney advised that when they granted the sigu for Frankie's that had requested that the owners get a copy of the motion wluch stated that tlus was being grauted because the sigu was there. Mr. Mihalik advised that he had used a porcable sign on weekends before they leaiYied that they could not have one, but it did help the business. Mr. Gomersall stated that he would be williug to give graut a variance for a temporary sign. Mr. Mihalik agreed to change lus request for a portable temporary sigu for 30 days. Mr. Couway was concerned that tlus type sigu miglit lunder visibility fi-om the driveway. Mr. Mihalik stated that he had placed it about 50 feet away from the driveway. Mr. Conway will meet with Mr. Mihalik to fiud a suitable location. R. Gomersall moved to grant a request for a variance for Isabella's Cafe at 4579 Great Northern Boulevard to provide.a free standing changeable copy, portable sigu iu fi•ont of their business at a location mutually agreeable with the Building Commissioner for a period of 30 days to commeuce when the owner so desires. The motion was seconded by M. Boyle, and unauimously approved. Variance granted. Mr. Mihalik was advised to call the Building Department and inake anangements for the location and to check into the electrical connection and at that time he can give thein a time period for when the sign will be up. It was suggested that he tallc to the owner of the building about a common development sign and since all pole signs would have to be removed by Jauuary 1, 1998 it was possible that somethiug could be done at that time. 3. Victoria aud Mike Paul. 5897 Louis Drive Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to have two sheds on property (already installed); request 2 foot 6 inch side yard vai7ance for location of both sheds; and request 40 square foot variance for area of secoud shed. Violatiou ofOrd. 90-125, Sections 1135.02(d)(1); 1135.02(D)(4); and 1135.02(D)(1). 2