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, •. Board members felt that due to the entrance canopy the site warranted a second wall sign. Mr. Menser agreed that the matter of a variable message display system should be addressed by council. Ms. Rudolph thanked the owners for bringing their business to North Olmsted. Although she understands the applicants concerns regarding ways to hold down advertisement costs she agrees with the cities legal advise that the matter should be addressed by council. The code should be looked at to ensure that it can adequately govern new sign technology. Mrs. Bellido agreed that council needed to look at the sign code to ensure it is up to date with technology. Mrs. Diver felt the property could continue to produce a reasonable return. Governmental services would not be altered and zoning codes are presumed to be known by owners when purchasing property. The predicament can be resolved without a variance by installing a ground sign to meet code until council can address the issue. The spirit and intent of the zoning requirement would be upheld granting a second wall sign however, it wouldn't be upheld granting a variance for an electronic moving sign. She does not believe that the board is in a position to give relief from section 1163.23 as the electronic portion of the ground sign is clearly in violation of the code. Ms. Rudolph said the variance was substantial as it is electronic and violates almost every standard within the section of the code. The owner can install a sign to code and seek assistance through council to resolve the matter. Both Menser and Mrs. Bellido agreed and felt the property could yield a reasonable return without the second variance. Ms. ltudolph moved seconded by Mrs. Bellido, to grant Kaplan's Furniture of 24869 Lorain ltoad a variance for 1 additional wall sign on a building, code permits 1, applicant shows 2, section 1163.27 A which was approved 4-0. Ms. Rudolph moved seconded by Mr. Menser, to grant Kaplan's Furniture of 24869 Lorain Road a variance for an electronically changeable script ground sign (flashing), code does not allow applicant shows flashing electronic sign, section 1163.23 which was unanimously denied 4-0. The Move-It Store; 26735 Brookpark Road Ext. (Ward 1) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a loss of 2 required parking spaces & conducting a business activity in the required front yard setback. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for obstructing 2 parking spaces, code does not permit and applicant shows 2 which is in violation of section 1161.03. 2. A 70 foot variance for conducting a business activity in the required front setback code requires 75' applicant shows 5' which is in violation of section 1139.07 schedule. Note: Prior to the meeting the applicant permanently withdrew theia- requests. ADJOURNMENT T?meeting was 'ourned at 10:00 pm. 1 Maureen Diver, Chair ?On?na Rote, erk o Commissions Approved: