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q , ?. . • ` ? ? ? Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. Mr. Burge, the sign contractor, piesented a mock up of the sign (the golden arches) which will be in two windows. He maintained that one of the walls was on an angle, and the main sign could not be seen from Brookpark. At this time the oath was administered to Mr. Burge and Mr. Payne, the owner. Mr. Burge stated that the McDonald's frontage faces the parking lot. Mr. Maloney was concerned that this might set a precedent, and he noted that you could see the interior sign from the parking lot. Mr. Payne stated that the window signs could not be seen from the street, only the parking lot. Buildiug Commissioner Conway noted that there was a sign facing Brookpark, and that each separate use has a right to a sign since they have physical frontage in the store. He believed that this is something that should be addressed during the code review since it is becoming common to have one or more businesses within another business. He suggested that the owner of the original business should explain exactly what they were going to have in a building. Mr. Burge explained that the signs are slightly larger than the model and would have neon inside and be enclosed in black plastic on the sides. Mr. Conway agreed that this would be quite far from the road. Mr. Maloney noted that the signs are only 28 by 30 inches. J. Maloney moved to grant the request of McDonald's, 24801 Brookpark Road, for a variance to have two permanent logo window signs. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12(G). The motion was seconded by M. Boyle, a.nd unan°vnously approved. Variance granted. 2. Waxnan's Carpets, 26624 Lorain Rd. Request for variance (1123.12)._Request variance to use prohibited pole sign; a variance to have individual tenant advertising on free standing sign; and 4 foot variance for location of sign from front property line. Also request 7 square foot variance for excess business use signage for entire complex Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.22(a); 1163.12(h); and 1163.11(a). Chairmau Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Waxmau, owner, Mr. Hixon, sign contractor, and Mr. Webb, manager of the bank next door. It was clarified that the pole sign would only be for Waxman's. Mr: Waxmau advised that the sign was existing and he would be more than willing to change to a conforming sign later on, after the business is established. It will only cost about $1,000 to replace the faces, but it would cost about $5,000 to build a new sign. Mr. Webb believed that a monument sign in this area would hinder visibility, and he will probably have the same problem with his pole sign. Mr. Gomersall stated that 1998 was not that far of? and eventually, the board will have to take a stand. Mr. Waxmau advised that he will replace it in 23 months, or before if possible. W. Purper moved to grant the request of Waxman's Carpets, 26624 Lorain Road, for a variance to use prohibited pole sign; a variance to have individual tenant advertising on a free standing sign, and a 4 foot variance for location of sign from front property line. Also to grant a 7 square foot variance for excess business use signage for entire complex with the stipulation that the sign must be removed by January 1, 1998 .to comply with the code. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.22(a); 1163.12(h); and 1163.11(a). The motion was seconded by J. Maloney, and unaniinously approved. Variances granted. 3. Joe Arnold, 24227 Elm Rd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 2 foot side yard variance and 4.7 total side yard variance to construct family room addition with breezeway attaching existing detached garage to dwelling (existing detached garage is 3 foot offproperty line). Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.07(a). Chairmau Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was admuustered to Mr. Arnold and Mr. Schroeder, contractor who explained that if they constructed the addition without the 2