02/13/1997 Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

..? .. , T: Koberna moved to grant to Great Northern Automotive, Inc., 26408 Lorain Road, a 79.75 square foot variance for sign face area for a business use and a 51.25 square foot variance for sign face area for a business unit. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.11(A) and 1163.11(C). The motion was seconded by J. Maloney and u.nanimously approved. Mr. Koberna reiterated this could not be exempt from the January 1, 1998 ordinance, because the pole sign is included in the total signage for this request. 10. Radisson Hotel, 25070 Country Club Blvd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to have one less than the ininiinum number of loading spaces required. Violatiou of Ord. 90-125, Section 1161.13 (E). Chauman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Kaczmar, architect. It was explained that three loading zones are required, and these plans show two. Mr. Kaczmar explained that they are proposing two docks in the same location as the existing loading and service area which the management believed would adequately handle their requirements. The existing area is a one truck area and they are providing a trash area in the same location. He explained how the trucks pulled into the area which is immediately adjacent to the kitchen which is to be expanded. He clarified that they mostly have small trucks. R. Gomersall moved to grant the Radisson Hotel, 25070 Country Club Boulevard their request for a variauce to have one less than the minimum number of loading spaces required. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1161.13 (E). The motion was seconded by T. Koberna, and unavunously approved. Variance granted. . 11. Hollvwood Video 4692-4678 Great Northern B1vd. - Request for variance (1123.12). Request the following signage variances: A 187.5 square foot variance for total sign area; a 3.5 foot height variance for bu.ilding wall sign; and a variance for four additional awning signs. Violation of Ord. 90=125, Section 1163.12(A). NOTE: If recommendations of planning commission are followed, awnings are to be plain red with no back lighting and would not be considered signage. Above signs are all non-conforming and must be removed by Januar.y 1, 1998. Chairinau Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was, administered to Mr. Klien, arclutect and Mr. McAndrews, real estate d.irector. Mr. Gomersall noted planning commission had a problem with the yellow film strip on the awning. Mr. McAndrews agreed to make the awing solid red and remove the film strip: Assistant Builcling Commissioner Rymarczyk advised the awniugs were included as signage when determining the total square footage. Mr. Klien explained the sign will be mounted on a new facade. Mr. Koberna noted the variance request for four additional wall signs should be elimiuated. He clarified it is no longer needed because the awnings are not illuminated and the logo has been removed. Based on requests from various board members as well as the landlord, Mr. McAnd.rews agreed to remove the mountains if and when Hollywood Video ever vacates. The members verified the location of the proposal and agreed to exempt the signage from returning on January 1, 1998. R. Gomersall moved to grant to Hollywood Video, 4692-4678 Great Northern Blvd. the following agreed to modified variances: A 187.5 square foot variance for total sign area and a 3.5 foot height variance for bu.ild.ing wall sign. The agreed to modifications to this pr$posal are as follows: the film strips are to be removed and the awing is to be solid red with-no bac-k lighting; this signage is exempt from ordinance 1163.26 pertaining to non-conforming signs which were to be removed 7anuary 1,