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I„- . ,. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was adviiuistered to Mr. and Mrs. Viccarone, and neighbors, Ms. Koberna, and Ms. Smith, who wanted to see the plans. Since the addition is in the back, it was pointed out that they would hardly see it firom across the street. They were confused about it being a non-conforming dwelling, Mr. (pomersall explained that this had nothing to do with the quality of the construction, that the house had been built too close to the lot line. Ms. Smith noted that house had not been kept up well, especially since there were abandoned cars and debris on the property. She is concerned that construction debris will not be removed. She was advised to contact the Building Department. Mr. Gomersall suggested that Mr. Viccarone might take their comments into consideration. J. Maloney moved to grant to J. Viccarone, 23735 Gessner Road, a 2 foot side yard variance to construct a two story addition. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.07(a). Also request special permit to enlarge a non-conforming dwelling. Special permit required Ord. 90-125, Section 1123.11. The motion was seconded by M. Boyle, a.nd unanimously approved. Variance granted. 11. Greg or Yvonne Theus, 5769 Fitch Rd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 2 foot height variance for fence. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.02(f-1). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was aduiuustered to Mr. and Mrs. Theus, and neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Heine (C. Downs) who live next door. The neighbors had no problem with the fence. Mr. Gomersall agreed that the noise from I-480 was bad. Mr. Maloney stated that when he was there someone was driving a motor scooter on the bike path. The 8 foot fence will not obscure the highway, since it is higher than the house, but they hope it will help the noise problem. The neighbor on the other side is Mr. Theus' mother and she has no objection. The members agreed that this is an exceptional case with the highway in the back. Mr. Tlieus stated that they have been unsuccessful in their attempts to get O.D.O.T. to put in sound barriers and they have been unable to sell their house. He stated that the fence will be 8 feet in the back, but since the property slopes down, it will be lower on the side. M. Boyle moved to grant the variance to Greg or Yvonne Theus, 5769 Fitch Road for a 2 foot height variance for fence. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.02(f-1). The motion was seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 12. Doc & Louie's. 24280 Lorain Rd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 17.5 square foot variance for total sign area allowed for a business use. Request variance to replace sign faces on existing non-conformiug pole sign which is in the 35 ft prohibited triangular area and approximately 3 feet from right of way. Violation of Ord. 90- 125, Sections 1163.11(a) and 1163.19. NO'i'ES: Non-Conforming pole sign to be removed by January 1, 1998. Also If changeable copy is removed from pole sign 4 ft variance would be required instead of 17.5 square foot variance. Chainnan Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Ms. Benjamin and Mr. DiMichele, sign contractors, who explained that the owner will replace the pole sigu by January 1, 1998, but he does not want the expense at this time. He would remove the changeable copy if he has too, but he would prefer to keep it. It was agreed that they could keep the chaugeable copy portion. W. Purper moved to grant the request to Doc & Louie's, 24280 Lorain Road, for a 17.5 square foot variance for total sign area allowed for a business use. Also to grant a variance to replace sign faces on an existing non-conforming pole sign wluch is in the 35 ft prohibited triangular area and 5