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> the Auto Center sign informs people of the type of business. The members agreed that the signage should be limited otherwise the entire mall will become one big sign. Mr. Gomersall elaborated, the board will not allow this proposed signage unless some of the existing signage is removed. This recommendation was based on the fact the existing siguage akeady exceeds the requirements by 693 square feet.. Mr. Maloney wondered if Mr. Archer could give us a definite answer regarding the Auto Center sign at the February meeting. Mrs. Boyle wondered if anyone can be contacted tonight that can clarify if the Auto Center sign will be removed. Mr. Archer was unsure if he can provide that answer because the manufactuxer must speak with Tiffy. Lube. He questioned what the signage opportunity will be if the Auto Center sigu remains. Mr. Maloney explained, if tlus is the case, both sigus should be incorporated.to fonn one sigu. 1\,1r. Gomersall wondered what purpose the Auto Center sigu serves, siuce tlus is Jiffy Lube's entrance. -Mr. Archer woudered if the board is requesting that the Auto Center sign be removed and the Jiffy Lube sign installed. The memUers clarified that all three sigus should come down in order for the Jiffy Lube sign to be acceptable, unless tlie Jiffy Lube siguage is incoiporated witlun one of the other- sigus. It was clarified there will not be any copy on the awning. The inembers inaintained they will only permit one sigu per wall. If Sears would agree to remove the sign on one elevation, Mr. Archer wondered if the Jiffy Lube signage would then be permitted on that elevation. Mr. Gomersall clarified, if a Jiffy Lube sign is installed, any other signs on that wall must be.removed in order for this board to accept it. Mr. Archer wondered if the board can grant a variance on the condition that, any wall where a Jiffy Lube sigu is to be installed all other verbiage on that particular wall should be removed. He explained this way, he would_ not have to return in February, if Sears agrees to this request. Mr. Gomersall questioned if this can legally be approved as a conditional variance. Law Director Gareau responded there would be no problem. Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk would like it clarified, if they decide to go with the awning that it will not be back lit. Mr. Archer clarified he has withdrawn the awnuig as a sign. Mr. Gomersall noted the awuing is not even listed on the request for variance. The board members agreed to take a vote on this conditional variance request. R. Gomersall motioned to grant the conditional request of Jiffy Lube, at 5000 Great Northeru Mall, on the basis that for any Jiffy Lube wall sign, a.Sears or Sear's Auto Center sign must be removed on that wall, for a maximum of the three walls. Mr. Maloney asked that the motion be amended to the measurements given on the wall signs that is the 3' by 11'9". The motion was seconded by J. Maloney and unauimously approved. Variance granted as amended. 3. Great Northem Dodge 26100 Lorain Road Request for variance (1123.12). Request a 20 foot side yard variance for bu.ilding abutting a residential zone. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1139.07. Chairmau Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Schultz, representing Great Northern Dodge and Mr. Gabriel, a neighbor, who pointed out that he lived beside the body, shop. Chairmau Gomersall questioned why they could not move the building away from the residents so no variance would be required. Mr. Schultz responded that all the openings comes out the back of the building so they have to move it over. Mr. Gomersall did not believe that this was a very good reason. Mr. Gabriel questioned why they needed such a large, 20,000 square foot, building and why it had to be so high. Mr. Schultz explained that they need the building to store equipment which they had to have, even though some of it was not used frequently, and the height was necessary for the snow load..Mr. Gabriel stated that they are getting fumes from the body shop and was concerned that this would be used as the body shop. Mr. Schultz assured him that it would just be for storage. Law Director Gareau suggested that they put the building were 3