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+ ? ?a . required Ord. 90-125, Section 1165.02. The motion was seconded by J. Konold and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 13) Great Northem Dodge, 26100 Lorain Road Request for variance (1123.12). Request the following signage variances: 1) A variance to over rule the bu.ilding commissioners decision to disallow the new logo; 2) A variance to alter (reface) a uon- conforming sign which is in the 35 foot safety triangle and prohibited by the code; 3) A variance to alter a non-conforming sign, unless the entire sign shall be broughx into compliance; and 4) 'A 10 inch variance in the street right-of-way setback. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.16 (d); 1163.12 (b); 1163.19; and 1163.12 (b). Chainnan Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was admuristered to: Mr. Graham (general manager); Mr. Holsman (sign contractor); and Ms. Smith (sign contractor). Mr. Grraham questioned why the building coinmissioner denied the logo. Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk stated Mr. Grraham was well aware of the reasons for denying the logo as the sign inspector explained that to him. Mr. Rymarczyk confinned the sign logo did come through the architectural review board. Mr. Crraham stated the report tlie sign inspector provided him with states that it was approved as noted if the words "Five stars" as well as the five stars The board of zoning appeals members had no problem with the logo and requested that the representative explain the remaining requests. Mr. Graham stated he was already granted, five years ago, the "variance to alter (reface) a non-conforming sign which is in the 35 foot safety triangle and prohibited by the code." Mr. Gomersall noted, if the sign is not erected within a year the variance is no longer good. Mr. Graham stated the sign was installed several years ago. Law Director Gareau explained, although the existing sign was granted a variance, because they are altering the sign package everything must get reviewed again. He noted requestiug to "over rule the bu.ilding.commissioners decision" should not be written as a variance but as an "appeal to over rule the building commissioners decision". Mr. Gareau stated if the board grants variances for #2, #3, aud #4, in effect 91 is no longer needed. It was clarified by granting #2, #3, and #4 tlie logo is also approved. Mr. Maloney suggested altering variance request #3 to include the new logo and five stars T. Koberna moved to grant Great Northern Dodge, 26100 Lorain Road, the following siguage variauces (1123.12): 2) A variance to alter (reface) a non-conforming sign which is in the 35 foot safety triangle and prohibited by the code; 3) A variance to alter (reface) a non-conforming sign, to include the new logo and five stars; and 4) A 10 inch variance in the street right-of-way setback. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.16 (d); 1163.12 (b); 1163.19; and 1163.12 (b). The motion was seconded by J. Konold, and unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. RobertGomers4 Chairman Amy ?ornush, Clerk of Commissions