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Rudolph said she did not object as the fence will be graduated. Mrs. Sergi said she understood wanting the fence to match the other side to be consistent but would prefer the 4 foot height to start 16 feet from the sidewalk. Mr. Hughes explained that 3 feet off the sidewalk the post would be 27 inches then graduates up to the 11 foot distance where it will be 4 feet high. Mrs. Bellido felt the fence graduating and matching the existing fence she did not object to the request. Ms. Rudolph said the board should condition the fence be sloped and 25% open. Mrs. Diver said that she objected to the fence being less than 50% open although she was glad to find out the fence would gradually be sloped. Ms. Rudolph moved, seconded by Mrs. Sergi to grant Kenneth Hughes of 4334 Canterbury Road his request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a fence and the following variance is granted as amended An 18 inch variance for a fence higher than 30" in 50' front setbaclc code permits 30", applicant shows 48" which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1135.02 fl, conditioned upon the fence starting 3 feet o€f sidewalk at 27 inches high gradually increasing to 4 ffeet height 14 feet off of the sidewalk as agreed upon. Roll call on the motion Diver, Bellido, Rudolph, Menser, yes, Sergi no variance granted 5-1. 1VIrs. I)iver moved, seconded by Mrs. Sergi to grant Kenneth Hughes of 4334 Canterbury Road his request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a fence and the following variance as granted a variance for a fence less than 50% open in 50' code requires 50% open, applicant shovvs 0% open conditioned upon the fence being 25% open as agreed upon which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1135.02 fl. Roll call on the motion Sellido, Rudolph, Menser yes, Diver, Sergi no, variance granted 3-2. N0N-RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS: Westbury Apartments; 25151 Brookpark Road Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of signage The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for 1 additional ground sign code permits 1 applicant shows 2, which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1163.27 a. Note: New signs will replace existing sign as per site plan. Mr. David Pruce with North Coast Sign Works and Mr. Michael Niederst with Westbury Apartments both came forward to be sworn in and address their request. Mr. Pruce said they require a variance for a second ground sign along the baclc entrance of the site. The new sign will be approximately 6 inches wider than the existing sign. The sign at the Wal Mart entrance is a single sided sign and the front is a double sided sign. Ms. Rudolph aslced if the sign would be in front of the existing bushes. Mr. Pruce said that the sign would be moved in line with the existing flag pole for visibility. Ms. Rudolph asked why new signs were needed. Mr. Pruce said there were new owners who are worlcing on improving the appearance of the site and the signs were outdated. The background of the signs will be frosted opaque glass with black lettering. Mrs. Bellido aslced if the sign would be illuminated. Mr. Pruce said it would be lit with landscape lights. Mr. Mitchell said the fiont ground sign is the same as the one being replaced and the second sign is not needed. Mrs. Sergi said she had no objections to the new signs as they are just replacing what is currently in place now. Mrs. Bellido said she did not object as the sign is being moved inward to be within code and just replacing existing signs. Mr. Menser did not object as signs are being moved and visibility is needed. Ms. Rudolph did not object as it was not a substantial variance and would not affect government services or alter the neighborhood. Mrs. Diver did not object as the signs were just being replaced and one brought into code. 3