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rr CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OCTOBER 16, 1996 ROLL CALL: Acting Chairman Yager called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Present: T. Gallagher, T. Liggett, M. Yager, and S. Krieger. 'Absent: B. Zergott Also Present: Building Commissioner Conway and Assistant Clerk of Commissions Cornish. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINiJTES: Mr. Liggett had no problem with the minutes, however, he wondered why there is a white background around Einstein Brother's sign as it was supposed to be an opaque brown. Mr. Yager noted that is a temporary sign as it is very difficult to come up with the brown color on a short notice. T. Liggett moved to accept the minutes of October 16, 1996, seconded by T. Gallagher. Roll call on motion: Liggett, Gallagher, and Yager, yes. Krieger abstained. Motion carried. 1) The Blind Factory, 4725 Great Northern Blvd. Ms. Campinelli and Mr. Jarvis presented the proposal. Ms. Campinelli explained The Blind Factory is located across from Rini Rego's in Princeton Plaza. Mr. Yager believed putting a blank panel in place of the logo would look awkward and would rather see the logo. Mr. Jarvis explained the two boxes are joined together. Mr. Gallagher clarified changing the sign would require putting new holes in the mansard. Mr. Liggett stated the sign looked like two separate items which is something this board has been against for some time. He believed this sign is acceptable; however, because it is a pre-existing condition. T. Gallagher moved to approve The Blind Factory sign, located at 4725 Great Northern Blvd., as presented. The motion was seconded by M. Yager and unaniinously approved. Motion carried. 2) Buckeye Lanes, 24488 Lorain Road. Mr. Hixon and Mr. Cutler presented the proposal. It was clarified the sign is burgandy. Mr. Yager wondered if the background is green or black. Mr. Gutler explained that it will be green to match the building. In response to Mr. Yager's question, it was clarified that there are some bowling alley's which do not have bumper bowling. Mr. Yager indicated there are little bowling balls all over the facade. There will be a new cabinet where buckeye lanes is on the facade, the remaining sign will be a repainted cabinet with a changed face. Mr. I?'ixon explained the bowling balls will be removed upon installation of the new sign. Mr. Yager believed everyone in the community knows that buckeye lanes is a bowling alley and suggested removing the bowling ball from the sign. He commented as far as color, the value of contrast should be adressed, as the sign may blend in with the rest of the bu.ilding. Mr. Yager clarified he would normally deny the `Bumper Bowl' sign, however, there is an existing condition where it would be better to have a sign in that spot than to leave it blank. Mr. Gallagher believed the `Bumper Bowl"sign is necessary as it identifies a unique service provided by this bowling alley. Mr. Yager believed that it is not achieving the retail element as people have to call ahead to reserve a bowling alley. Mr. Gallagher believed the `Bumper Bowl" sign will have meaning to the childeren it services. T. Gallagher motioned to approve the sign with the recommendation that the pins are removed. The motion was seconded by M. Yager. Prior to the voting, Mr. Yager explained that Mr. Zergott denied