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requires 50 ft, applicant shows 381, which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1135.08 (a) and was unanimously approved 5-0. N0N-RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS: Welcome House; 29778 Lorain Road; Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new ground signage The following variances are requested: A variance for a ground sign located within the 35 foot line of sight triangle code does not pennit; applicant shows 1 which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1163.17 a. Note: BZA tabled 11/06/08 & applicant requested to be tabled 12/4/08. Mr. Tony Thomas the Executive Director for Welcome House was present to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Thomas said that the sign was installed for the group home for visiUility. When he received the definition for placing the sign on the site they thought that the sign was placed within code. Although they did move the sign to allow a safe distance from existing standpipes and gas lines located in the area. However once it was measured and found to be off they realized placing the sign to code would be too close to the standpipe and gas lines. There is also a manhole cover for access to the sewer which can not be bloclced. The sign is now 5 feet from the manhole and standpipes. Ms. Rudolph aslced the dimensions of the sign. Mr. Thomas said the sign is 5' x 3' and was installed in late October or early November. Mr. Menser suggested moving the sign north 10 feet which would place the sign out of the triangle and would still be visible from the street. Mr. Mitchell said that the sign itself is only 48 inches long and if inoved 10 feet north it would not require a variance. Mrs. Sergi said although she does not lilce to see signs out of code, while traveling to and from the site she noted that moving the sign north too much more would create issues. for vehicles entering and exiting the site. Mr. Thomas felt that moving the sign 10 feet north could create issues for visibility and vehicles exiting the site. A Urief discussion ensued regarding parlcing baclc, front and side parlcing on the site and the affects of the monument sign being moved further baclc. Mr. Mitchell showed board members the location of the sewer and gas lines on the plans. The board felt that moving the ground sign 5 feet northeast would be out of the triangle and provide visibility needed. Mr. Thomas asked if they could wait until spring to move the ground sign as the ground is frozen. Assistant Building Commissioner Mitchell, Assistant Law Director O'Malley and Board members voiced they had no objections to moving the ground sign once the ground thawed in the spring. Mr. Thomas said that being approved to move the sign in the spring he would withdraw his variance request and move the sign 5 feet northeastward come early spring. Save-A-Lot; 23000 Lorain Road: Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of signage The following variances are requested: 1. A 2 foot 2 inch variance for a wall sign higher than code allows (note 1), code permits 4 ft, applicant's shows 6' 2", section 1163.28 (c). 2. A variance for 2 additional wall signs on a unit (note 2), code permits 1 applicant shows 3 section 1163.28 (a). 3. A 106.6 square foot variance for total square footage of wall signs on a unit, code permits 96 sq ft, applicant shows 202.6, section 1163.25 (c). 4. A 53.3 square foot variance for total square footage of wall signs on a building (note 3), code permits 240 sq ft, applicant shows 293.3 sq ft section 1163.25 (b). 5. A 3 square foot variance for a wall sigiz larger than code allows (note 1) code permits 100 sq ft, applicant shows 103 sq ft, section 1163.28 (c). 2