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': Ms.?Middletou..'It 'was aiiuounced tl?at'-there is: a letter- from'the Ginnamou.. Wo.ods.-Condo Unit .. Owners Association, Inc., voicing objection to this proposal. Ms. Kodger explained that she was not infoimed, of these violations, until April, six months after moving into the home. She noted that she .. ? : was.? informed: :?er.bally;?: kzy the.'xeal Estateagerit; :tl?at. the- home -.should' 1?ave. -.garage.: doors.. Sb.e.. :. ... ... assumed, because the city took no action against the previous owner, the violations would be iguored. Mr. Gomersall stated that the real estate agent had been-informed, and should have informed Ms. Kodger. Building Commissioner Conway explained when he became aware of the problem, the garage was vacant. The Realtor agreed, upon notification of tlus violation, that if the home was ever sold or rented they would reconvert this garage. Ms. Boyle noted, the Realtor should have informed Ms. Kodger of these conditions. Mr. Kodger pointed out there are other houses in tlus community which do uot have garages and wondered why his mother is being picked on. Mr. Gomersall stated that Ms. Kodger was informed in April, and agreed to address tlus situation at that time. The Kodger's insisted they never agreed to correct the violation. Mr. Purper read an excerpt fiom Build'vig Inspector Tousley's letter, which stated that Mr. Ken Kodger agreed to correct the violatious by April 30, 1996. Ms. Kodger stated that Ken was not present to confinn or deny the aforementioned agreement, however, she did not agree to correct the violations. Mr. Gomersall wondered why anyone would buy this house without wondering why there is not a garage. Nrr. Kodger stated that the code was written in 1992, and it does not address whether tlus pertains to existing houses or new houses. Mr. Conway clarified, although the code was evaluated and modified in 1991, the ordiuance to have a garage, with a structure, has been in the zouing code since the 1960's. Mr. Gomersall agaiu mentioned that there is a letter, from the Cinnamon Woods Condo Association, voicing objection to tlus proposal. The association members and residents present felt the letter was sufficient in voicing their coucerns aud had no further comments. Ms. Kodger noted that she never received a copy of the letter from the association. Ms. Boyle stated that tlus is a public record and Ms. Kodger is more than welcome to have a copy. W. Kodger noted lus mother never received a copy of any of the prior correspondences either. Mr. Conway explained, he has all the information available ou record, and Ms. Kodger certainly may have a copy. Tliere was no further discussion on this case. R. Goinersall moved to grant Rosemary Kodger, 7120 Bayberry Circle a variance to continue to use home without a garage. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1161.08. Note: Garage was converted to a sales office with sliding glass doors and the garage area had been completely finished inside. Tlie motion was seconded by T. Koberna. Roll call on motion: Gomersall, Koberna, Purper, and Boyle, no. Variance denied. 10. Custom Tint (Harinon Glass) 25770 Loraiu Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request 45 square foot variance for excess sign area for a business unit; request variauce to install individual tenant sigu on existing non-covforming pylon sigu; request variance to have phone number on sign; and request 2 foot, 3.5 inch variance for height of pylon sign. Violatiou of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1163.12 (a) &(h); 1163.03(c); and 1163.12(b). Note: Both signs have been iustalled without permits and Custom Tiut is sharing building and office with Harmon Glass. NOTE: Nou-conforming pylon sign must be removed by January 1, 1998. Chau-man Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Chechowski, Mr. Hansen, and Mr. Barens. Mr. Gomersall asked if the Hai7non Glass sigu is cunently a non-couforming sign. Building Commissiouer Conway responded that the pylou sigu, iu the frout is uon-conformiug. Nlr. Hausen explained No More Sigus was contracted, iu Septeinber, through the Cleveland Barter System, to iustall this sign. He elaborated the barter system is a way of 5