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f • , CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 26, 2007 1VIINUTES I. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 7:40 pm PRESENT: Members; M. Diver, J. Burke, N. Sergi, T. Kelly and R. Menser. ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, Building Commissioner D. Conway, Asst. Building Commissioner R. Mathews and Clerk of Commissions D. Rote. Chairman Burlce reviewed that there were 6 cases requesting 18 area variances and 1 use variance on the docket. He further advised that each board member had viewed the premises involved for each case. Three votes are required for approval and in addition, each case would be judged on the physical situation peculiar to itself, so that in no way is a judgment rendered considered to be a general policy judgment affecting properties and like situations elsewhere. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: . J. Burlce moved to approve the Board of Zoning Appeals minutes dated March 01, 2007 as amended. R. Menser seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. III. RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS: IV. NON=RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS: .1. Citizen Bank; 26777 Lorain Road #1: (WRIi # 4) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of signage and the following variances are requested: 1. A variance for 2 additional wall signs (#7 &#11) on a unit, (code permits 1, applicant shows 3). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section: 1163.27 (A). Note: (1). One (1) wall sign (#8) was issued on a separate permit. Applicant is requesting 2 additional wall signs on this application. (2). One (1) ground sign (#1) was also permitted on a separate permit. (3). BZA tabled 03.01/07. Mr. Dragon with the Sign Company and Mr. Miller with Citizen Bank each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Dragon said he and a number of bank marketers visited the site to determine the number of signs truly needed. The rear wall sign is needed to identify the banks rear entrance. The east canopy sign is needed as the new ground sign will be blocked from view by foliage. As they do not own the landscaping they can not alter the plants. The proposed signage is considerably less than what was on the site. Mr. Miller felt decreasing the number of signs any further would limit client's ability to locate the bank. The building is very large, and they are in a limited area which has minimal visibility. Mr. Burlce questioned if the applicants made any changes to their request since their last meeting. Mr. Dragon said no, his client feels what is being requested is needed. He suggested the existing po e sign cou d-have been re aced bul-wrtl-r-the-C-???-Mr: B?zle questioned what the applicants' intent was regarding signs on the ATM machine. Mr. Miller presented a photo of a Citizen Bank ATM machine which had a very large logo which wrapped around two sides and included a bank name and logo along the top of the machine. The letters were 18 inch tall and 4 feet wide. Mr. Conway advised the applicant that both the logo and the Uank wording would be considered signage and would require variances. Mr. Miller showed the ?.. ? board a second photo which had the ATM machine red with no verbiage. Mr. Kelly voiced his frustration that the applicants made no attempt to decrease the request and failed to present all 1