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Note: Had this been a pylon sign it would need a variauce for a minimum of 10 feet from the street right-of-way and for location in the 35 square foot triangle. Request a 42 square foot variance for sign area which exceeds the maximum.square footage allowed for a free standing sign. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.11 (A). Request a variauce for a second wall sign. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12 (A). • _ ChaiiYnan Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was adiniuistered to Pan Altic, who explained the proposal. Chau7nan Gomersall wondered why they would request another non-conforming sign, which will have to come down in a year. Ms. Altic explained that this is the' only location that is adequate and noted that it would actually.be an improvement. Mr. Gomersall would like the pole sign dropped to a level, so that less of a variance will be required, yet it is still visible. In response to Ms. Altic's question, it was clarified that all non-conforming signs will have to be removed by January 1, 1998. Mr. Gomersall requested that they come up with a sign that is more compatible to the ordinance, so that this board may grant a variauce that will extend beyond January 1, 1998. In response Ms. Altic clarified the reason for the height is because of the level of the land, and the location is rather secluded. Mr. Purper felt 6 foot clearauce would be more palatable, yet still allow visibility as it is a safety concern. Ms. Altic asked that the board take into consideration the grade of the laud. Mr. Purper would like a 12 foot maximum height. Ms. Altic stated that she would like to request that the proposal be voted on as requested now and in the future, it can be lowered. Mr. Gomersall did not believe this board would grant the variance as presented. Law Director Gareau suggested that they modify the proposal now and the board could approve it so that it would be exempt from the future requirement. The board requested that the sign be 10 feet to the top, with a 6 foot clearance. Ms. Altic agreed to those amendments. Mr. Gareau asked if the total signage would possibly be non-conforming in 1998. Assistant Building Commissioner Ryinarczyk covfirmed the second wall sign is non-conforming and would have to come dovvu in 1998. Mr. Gareau suggested that the motion indicate that this also be exeinpt. Ms. Altic agreed to the following board requests: reduce the pole sign to a 6 foot clearance with a 10 foot maximum height. In return the board will allow the signs to be exempt from the ordinance requiring it to come back in 1998 for re-review. J. Maloney moved to grant to Ohio Savings, 4570 Great Northern Blvd. the following agreed upon modified variauces: A variance to install a prolubited pole sign, which shall have a clearance of 6 feet from ground level . Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.22. A 42 square foot variance for sigu area which exceeds the maximum square footage allowed for a free standing sign, Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.11 (A). A variance for a second wall sigu. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12 (A). These variauces will be exempt from the new ordinances which will come into effect January 1, 1998. The motion was seconded by R. Gomersall and unauiinously approved. Agreed upon modified variances granted. 11. The Basket and Crift Shop, 30700 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance for a temporary bauner sign. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.12 (G). Note: Sign is presently installed. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was adininistered to Ms. Utt. Ms. Utt explained that she is requesting a temporary bauner sign to open. It was clarified that tlus will only be teinporarily Ms. Utt is contemplating relocatiug. She stated a building inspector