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., . ? J. Maloney moved to grant the request of Danny Boys, 24579 Lorain Road for the following variances under the stipulation that the tag signs on the fence and the Amish sign would be removed: a variance to modify one pylon sign and erect three (3) wall signs; a 12' variance to exceed the maximu.m allowable square footage for total building use; a variance to have 8 buildiugsigns, only one is permissible; a 9' 3" variance to maintain the location of the pylon sign; and a 2' variance to maintain the height of the pylon sign. These signs are exempt from Ord. 1163.26, regarding removal of non-conforming signs. The motion was seconded by W. Purper and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 2. Med Center, 25757 Lorain Road Request for variance (1123.12). Note: The following data is predicated on the pole sign being removed. Request the following signage variances: a 2 square foot variauce in excess of the maximum allowable for free standing signage; a 3 square foot variance in excess of the total signage allowable for a business use; a variance to erect a 2nd free standing sign on this property. There is now a pole sign (Med Center) and a ground sign (Kaiser). The intent was to bring the property into compliance with the present sign code. The building department has ruled the Med Center and Kaiser could each have their front footage and one single free standing sign. Note (1): The pylon sign is a non-conforming sign and must be removed prior to 0 1- 01-98. Note (2): Kaiser now has a ground sign 25 square feet which is b.z.a. approved and one wall sign 64 square feet. Kaiser signage under.the new code will all be non-conforming. They would now be allowed 74.6 square feet of wall signage (4.6 square feet over the maximum of 70 square feet) and would have to share the free standing sign with Med Center. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Ms. Koltnow and Mr. Locke. Mr. Gomersall verified the variances requested and noted this proposal has been deferred for some time. Mr. Locke, sign contractor, explained the proposal now includes removing the occupational health verbiage on the building which reduced variance requests for wall signs. Mr. Gomersall confirmed the request does not include any requests to exceed the maximum face area for a wall sign.. Mr. Locke would like to lower the Med Center sign to grade, which is inside the 35' triangle. He has been in contact with a representative from Kaiser, however the corporation could not approve it in time to be heard at this meeting. Mr. Locke coufnYned the sign is designed so that the Kaiser sign can be installed underneath it at a later date. Mr. Gomersall noted that the Med Center pole sign is to be removed but wondered if the Kaiser sigu will also come down. Mr. Locke - explained Kaiser has not given him permission to remove their signage. The board explained this is a problem as they will not approve this signage without removing this other non- conforming signage. Mr. Locke advised Kaiser needed more time. The members have already delayed the proposa160 days. Mr. Locke confinned Kaiser needs 6 to 8 months, however Med Center would like a decision made on their signage as soon as possible. He noted Kaiser is aware their signage will have to be removed in 1998 and prefers to deal with -, this status at that time. Mr. Gomersall explained the problem is if Kaiser does not do anything, and the variances for this proposed signage is granted, there will be two signs on the property, which is something the board would like to avoid. The board would not have a problem with this proposal if they had a definite answer from Kaiser. Law Director Gareau 2