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Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to F. Versagi, owner, and C. Woost, sign contractor, who explained that they were just replacing the sign faces in the same cabinet. Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk amended the request since recently an awuing, with their name on it, has been added which will increase the request by 4 square feet. Also the unit downstairs is now occupied. Mr. Versagi stated that this was the same awning the previous tenant had. J. Maloney moved to grant the request of Shao-Lin Center for Martial Arts, 26406 Lorain Road, for a 36 square foot variance to replace existing wall sign on second floor of building. Violation of Oxd. 90-125, Section 1163.12(a). Note: wall signs for second floor businesses not covered in Zoning Code. The motion was seconded by R. Gomersall, and unauunously approved. Variance granted. 9. Seaman's Furniture, 24869 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request special permit to add to non-conforming build.ing (8 foot encroachment into front setback). Special permit required Ord. 90-125, Section 1165.02(b). Chainnau Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was admivistered to Mr. Baker, owner; Mr. Coyne, attorney; Mr. Mongello and Ms. Kemp-Kopco, architects; and neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Goldberg; Mr. Dublo, Ms. Mencke, Ms. Bruskotler, Ms. Kosmides, Mrs. Bajesi, Mr. and Mrs. Steffan. Mr. Skoulis, representing the Park West Homeowners Association, was sworn in separately. The oath was then administered to Ms. Kackloudis, Mrs. Bajesi, Mrs. I9iver, and Mr. Crisler. Mr. Gomersall showed the neighbors the plans, and explained that there was a corner of the building infriuges on the setback, making it non-conforming. The only thing the board will be discussing is whether or not to grant a special permit to add to a non-conforming building. Any comments must apply to that issue only. The board is not here to discuss planuing, mounding, or anything of that nature. IVlr. Coyne explained that the part of the building involved is existing, but it is not clear how or when it became non-conforming. The building encroaches about 8 feet and, at the direction of the planning commission, they have changed that corner by adding a canopy. Mr. Baker believed that this addressed what planning commission had wanted to enhance the building. Law Director Gareau advised that the setback used to be 50 feet and the city changed it to 75 feet. Mr. Skoulis noted that the planning commission had recommended that this board approve the special permit with the stipulation that parking spaces be landbanked and mounding installed. Mr. Ciomersall stated that mounding, landscaping, landbanked parking is up to planning commission and not up to this board. Mr. Gareau advised that code had been changed so that planning commission was authorized to landbank parking spaces. Mr. Skoulis explained that he and Mr. Baker have been discussing the buffering, and he had suggested that the developers get together with the neighbors to agree on the landscaping and mounding. Mr. Gomersall believed that the owner appeared to be working with the people and also thought, that considering what could go in this area, a furniture store would be better than many businesses, since there would uot be a mass of people coming in and out late at night. Mr. Steffan responded that the neighbors are concerned since Seaman's has a history of baukruptcy problems and, when Mr. Baker proposed an addition before the board earlier, they went out of business a week later. Mr. Mongello advised that since planning had asked that something be done to the building at the point, they have added some columns and a canopy which will extend about 3 or 4 more feet into the setback and asked if tlus would be considered part of the structure. A variauce would be required for this along with the special permit. Mr. Steffan stated that this is why he came to the meeting, he was concerned that changes would be made. He was advised that if they need another variance, it would have to come back. Mr. Maloney noted that the canopy would be over the sidewalk area, and it was not that much of an encroachment. T. Kobema moved to grant to Seaman's 6