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2. Cort Furniture; 4698 Great Northern Blvd: (WRD #4) Request for variance (1123.12). Proposal consists of erecting a 40' x 75" tent for a temporary tent sale from 6/5/06 through 6/12/06 and 8/21/06 through 8/28/06. The following variance is requested: 1. A variance for 20 car parking space reduction. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1161.05 (w)). Mr. Cristino the Manager came forward to be sworn in and review the request. Mr. Cristino advised that there would be no electricity in the tent and it is their annual event. Board members questioned the dates requested as the owner's letter listed different dates than shown on the application. Mr. Cristino reviewed that the tent would be set-up on June 5 and remain in place through June 12I' and then again August 21 St through August 28t'. It requires two days prior to the actual date to get the tent setup and merchandise in place, then time to take everything down once the sale ends. N. Sergi motion to approve Court Furniture of 4698 Great Northern Blvd their request for variance (1123.12), which consists of erecting a 40' x 75" tent for a temporary tent sale from 6/5/06 through 6/12/06 and 8/12/06 through 8/28/06 and that the following variance is granted as amended: 1. A variance for 20 car parking space reduction. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1161.05 (w)). T. Kelly seconded the motion, which unanimously approved. Variance Granted 3. Tuesdav Morning; 24749 Lorain Road: (WRD # 4) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of refacing a non-conforming sign. The following variance is requested: 1. A variance to reface (change of use) non-conforming pole sign, (code does not permit, applicant shows refaced) (see note #3). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1163.10 (c)). Notes: 4 1. Use changed from (1139.3 (c)) Hardware, to (1139.3 (d)) gifts. #2. Was for lease since September 1999. #3. Sign was changed prior to permit & Board of Zoning Appeals application submission. Mr. Frezel, representing Ace Lighting and Mr. Carter the Strip Center Owner each came forward to be sworn in and review the request. Mrs. Sergi excused herself from participating in the applicant's request. Mr. Frezel advised that his client was present to request the board allow him to keep the existing sign which was put in place prior to receiving a permit. Mrs. Diver questioned if in fact the use of the space had changed. Mr. Carter advised that the service/product of the space had changed many times with each tenant but the use has always been retail. Mr. Burke asked who installed the sign. Mr. Carter advised that the tenant asked him about signage and was advised to seek permits. The board questioned why the lighting company installed the sign without permits. Mr. Frezel advised he was hired by the owner to build the wall signs and while in the building department pulling his permits he found out the pole sign was altered without a permit. Mr. O'Malley advised that he was not sure that a variance was required and would like to research possible legal issues. Mr. Burlce advised that he is firmly against any owner installing signs without proper permits. Mr. Maloney advised that the board would like to table the issue until the Law Department makes a determination. John Maloney motion to table Tuesday Morning of 24749 Lorain Road until the law Department renders a determination. M. Diver seconded the motion, roll call on the motion; J. Maloney, M. Diver, J. Burke, T. Kelly, "yes" and N. Sergi "abstain". Request Tabled 2