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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AUGUST 1, 1984 PAGE 4 request 18' side set back variance (on.Butternut Ridge Rd.) for canopy. Violation of Ord. 62-33, Section 1174.02. (Variance denied July 6, 1983). Continued by appelant. 10. Westside Volkswagon, Inc., 25600 Lorain Rd. Request for variance (1133.13). Request variance to change copy on non- conforming pole sign (2nd pole sign on property and location of sign). Violation of Ord. 62-33, Section 1221.06. Chairman Renunel called all interested parties before the Board. The oath- was administered to Mr. Popella, the ownerm Building Commissioner Gundy explained that the confirguration of the sign was being changed (it is pre- r sently a circle and proposal is for a rectangle). Mr. Popella explained that name of business cannot be seen from street. The picture he showed is dif£erent from copy submitted to the Board; this sign will be 52" wide and 72" high; name of dealership is included. R. Bugala moved to accept the variance to change copy on a non-conforming pole sign, seconded by J. Helon, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 11. Robert and Kathryn Almquist, 23248 Stoneybrook Dr. Request for variance (1133.13). Request.12'10" rear yard variance for two story addition. Violation of Ord. 62-33, Section 1163.01. Chairman Remmel.called all interested parties-before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr, and Mrs. Almquist who explained that they need additional room to accommodate mother who will be moving in with them. Included in the addition is an indoor pool which is needed for therapy. Existing outdoor pool wi11 be removed. Mr. Bugala stated that thi,s was an extremely large addition for the size of the lot and for the neighbor- hood. House might not sell and could become a liability to the City. The AlMquists are aware that they may be over-improving their property but they want to remain in this area. Mr. Remmel stated that the addi- tion without the pool would be more reasonable. R. Bugala moued to approve the request for a 12'10" rear yard variance for a two story ad- dition for Robert and Kathryn Almquist with the understanding that the present pool is removed, seconded by E. Graves. Roll call on motion: Bugala and Graves, Nay. Helon and Remmel, Aye. Motion failed to pass. Variance denied. 12. Bruce D. Bluell, 4716 Lansing Dr. Request for variance (1133.13). Request 130 sq. ft. variance for garage area. Violation of Or. 62-33, Section 1151.04-C. Chairman Remmel called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr, and Mr.s. Bluell and neighbors, Mrs. Singer and Mr. Cockerham. Neighbors have no objection. Mr. Bluell stated that they had two cars. and one pick up truck which they want to put under cover. Existing shed will be removed. Mr. Bluell was cautioned that he will need 20' between the house and garage if he ever adds to the rear of the house. They are planning to add on to the side of the house in the future. Board