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z that, when he left the previous ineeting, he had a pretty good idea of what the board wanted. T'hey had even talked about a fence on two sides. Mr. Friedrick stated that he is going to put a six foot fence all around lus property, so lus neighbors could keep their noses out of lus business and so the cluldren do not run back and forth_ Mr. Koberna stated that the whole problem would have been eluninated if tlie contractor who put up the shed had pulled a permit. Mr. Montemagno stated that what they show would be acceptable if they moved the shrubs closer to the building it would be acceptable, he is not asking that they cut the shed down or put up a six foot fence. Mr. Friederick agreed that he would put stones three feet arou.nd the shed with bushes around the shed. Mr. Gomersall stated that would be fine, but that was not what the plan showed. Neighbors and Mrs. Friedrich tallcing at one time, not audible. Mrs. Frederick stated that she did not want to bug anyone. Mr. Gomersall asked them to clarify the plan. Mr. Friedrich stated that the bushes would be 3 feet from the shed and 3 or 4 on each side. Mr. Maloney stated that the bushes would need to be about 4 or 5 feet apart. Building Commissioner Conway questioned if the were to be arborvitae. It was decided that there should be four shrubs which will grow to at least 3 feet and 3 feet offthe shed. The neighbors agreed. R. Gomersall moved to grant to Jolui Friedrich, 27462 Edgepark Boulevard, lus request for a 39 square foot variance for area of shed wluch will exceed the maximum 2% of the rear yard area that is permitted with the condition that four bushes be planted on each side of lus tool shed, approximately 3 feet from the sides and bushes are to be soinetlung that will grow to at least four feet in height. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1135.02 (d-1). The motion was seconded by W. Purper. Roll call on motion: Gomersall, Purper, Koberua, aud Malouey, yes. Mr. Miller, abstained. Variance grauted. 4. All Matic Transmissiou. 30175 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request the following variances to install ground sigu. Request 13 square foot variance for total sign area. Request variance for locatiou of sign in prohibited triangular area. Request 2 foot side line variance for location of sign. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1163.11(a), aud 1163.12(b). NOTE: GROUNID SIGN IS NON-CONFORMING ANID 1VIUST BE REIVIOVED BY 1/1/98 UlVLESS EXElo'IP'TED FROli'I SEC'I'ION 1163.26. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was ad.miuistered to Mr. Hixon, sigu contractor. Mr. Gomersall reviewed the request and stated that tlus was a peculiar situatiou, since there was a driveway and very little room on either side. Mr. Gomersall is concerned that it might lunder the view of people coming out of the shopping center. Mr. Hiacon responded that, after he drew the plan, the owner would rather have it set 12 foot back. Members agreed. Building Commissioner Conway advised that the 13 square foot variance was just for the ground sign, not the building sign. Tlie members agreed that this sign should be exempted from Section 1163.26. J. Maloney moved to grant the request of All Matic Transmission, 30175 Lorain Road for a 13 square foot variance for total sign area; a variance for location of sign in prohibited triaugular area and a 2 foot side line variance for location of sign with the condition that the sign will be set back 12 feet and with the notation that tlus sign be exempted from Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.26 concerning the amortizing of non-conforming signs. During the framing of the motion it was clarified for Mr. Miller that 11 square foot would be allowed, but an 11 square foot sign could not be seen. The motion was seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 5. Forest City Auto Parts, 23789 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request special permit to add to an existing non-conforming building. Special permit required Ord. 90-125, Sectiou 1165.02. Request the following variances: A 25 foot 2