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' 1. A variance for erecYing a billboard sign (code does not permit, applicant shows 1 sign), section (1163.29). 2. A varaance for a temporary sign to remain displayed during construction, (code permits 30 days, applicant shows until completion of development), section (1163.33 (g)). Which is irn violation oif Ord. 90-125 sections; (1163.29) and (1163.33 (g)). Ms. Scebbi with New Century Builders came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Ms. Scebbi advised that they would like to have visibility for the nevv development along Lorain Road as it is behind the L,orain Road Business and has no visibiliiy. Ms. Sergi asked for clarification as to were the sign would be placed. Ms. Scebbi reviewed that the rear land of the Business fronting along Lorain Road is part of the new deveiopment. The lots rear area will house the detention system for the new homes. The Lorain Road Business Owner owns alI the land inciuding that which is hecing developed. They would like to have the teffiporary sign in front of the comffiercial site until all 121ots are sold. She believed that the sign would be needed for 12 montlis or more. Mr. Burke voiced that he is concerned that a specific time frame is not set. He questioned the size and style of the proposed sign. Mrs. Diver questioned the size and style of homes being constructed. Ms. Scebbi reviewed that the s9.yle of the honnes wall be a French country style and range froffi 2200 to 3000 square feet. IVgr. Conway advised that the city does not allow billboard signs arid he is not sure what benefit the sign would do for the applicant as the site is not accessible from Lorain Road. He was not in fawor of the sign being aliowed but if aliowed the board should place a specific tame limit and if the applicant requires more tiffie let them petation the board again. Ms. Scebbi suggested that a year timefra.me would be reasonable. 'T'he sign size is 4 foot high by 5 foot and there are multiple colors on the sign. Mr. Burke said that the board wanted ta see the deveiopment succeed however he did not want to see the approval open-ended as for what ever reasons good intentions have a tendency of tuming into ba.d deeds. T'he city could end up with a teffiporary sign lasting years if it is not lirruted. Nirs. Serga asked if the location of the sign rynet city cocle requapements. Mr. Conway advised that the temporary sign wouid have to meet sign Iocatian requirements. Ms. Scebbi reviewed that the temporary sign would be piaced 16' in from front property line, 25' frorn east side yard and 200' (+ -) from the west side yard iine. Mr. I)azbellco voiced he was concemed that the sign was being referred to as a billboard sign as tlqey are pernnanent signs. He would prefer the proposed sign be addressed as a temporary sign. The varianee requesting a billboard which is a permanent strueture should be withdrawn as the applicant has stated that it would be a temporary sign. He further advised that a specific time limit be included in the boards' motion. Ms. Scebbi advised that she would bs happy to withdra.w the request for a biliboard sign. J. Mafloaaey moved to grant Vienaaa Woods Construction of 24002 Lorain I2oad their° request for vaa7ance (1123.12), wlaicfln consists of a tetnporaay developanent sign for subdivisaon and the following variances aa°e gramted as amended: A variance for a tetnporaa gr sign to reffiain displayed foa° 6months subject to rediew. The teffiporary segn we11 be 6' high z 5' wnde,l6' in frouY front property line, 25' from east sfde yard line and 200' (+ ) fa°om the west side yard iine. (Code permits 30 days, applicant requesteal untii completion of developugent). Which is ia vioIlation of Ord. 90-125 section;(1163.33(g)). J. Burke seconded the motion, which was unanHmously appraved. 3. Famaly Christnan; 26127 Y.orain ltoad: OM # 4) IZequest for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of new signs The following variaaices are requested: l. A 49.5 square foot variance for excessive square footage of signage on a building, (code permits 112 sq ft, applicant shows 161.5 sq ft), section (1136,24 (B)). 2. A 2 foot variance for a sign higher than allowed by code, (code permits 4', applicant shows seetion (1163.27 (c)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections; (1136.24 (B)), (1163.27 (c)). 5