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T. Koberna motioned to approve Hania Stadtler of 24057 Ambour Drive her request for variance (1123.12). Her proposal consisting of a fence, and that the following variance be granted: A 6"inch variance for excess height, and 17% less open face than required, (Code pernuts not more than 30"inches in fence height and at least 50% face open between front building line and street right of way line. applicwt request 36"inch height in front setback, with picket's 3.5"inches wide spaced 1-3/4" inches apart, making face of fence 33% opens). Which is in Violation of Ord. 90-125, section (1135.02 f-1). Note: The fence will incorporate an arbor 7' foot 6"inches high X 6'feet wide X 2' feet deep which is allowable as a landscape feature. The motion was seconded by W. Kremzar and unanimously approved. Variance Granted. 7. Giant Eagle; 23100 Lorain Road: Request for variance (1123.12). Proposal consists of a sign package. The following variances are required: 1) A variance to alter a prohibited pole sign (1163.22 a). 2) A variance to alter a non-conforxning sign without bringing the entire sign into compliance, (1163.19). 3) A 143square foot variance for wall signage, (Code permits 75sq ft applicant request 218sq ft.), (1163.12 a). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125, section (1163.22 a), 1163.19), and (1163.12 a). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties forward, and reviewed the variances requested. Mr. Bizjak, of Brilliant electric signs, presented the proposal. Mr. Gomersall asked if the cunent sign was the same as the sign that was changed without coming in for a permit. Mr. Bizjak suggested he was correct. Mr. Gomersall asked if the pole sign would have the same size signage that is presently in place. Mr. Bizjak suggested the signage on the wall would be only longer, because of the letters. He further suggested the eYisting logo sign would be removed by the end of the year. No further questions were asked. W. Kremzar motioned to approve Giant Eagle of 23100 Lorain Road their request for variance (1123.12), and that the following variances be granted: 1) A variance to alter a prohibited pole sign (1163.22 a). 2) A variance to alter a non-conforming sign without bringing the entire sign into compliance, (1163.19). 3) A 143square foot variance for wall signage, (Code permits 75sq ft applicant request 218sq ft.), (1163.12 a). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125, section (1163.22 a), 1163.19), and (1163.12 a). The motion was seconded by J. Konold and unanimously approved. Variances Granted. In the framing of the motion R. Gomersall stated, " This variance is granted only as to the specific relief requested. The City is currently involved in a federal lawsuit and has agreed not to enforce its prohibition against pole signs until the lawsuit is resolved. Should the lawsuit resolve in favor of the City, your pole sign will be unlawfully non-conforming under City law and will have to be removed unless you obtain another variance at that time. Giant Eagle: 4700 Great Northern Blvd.: Request for variance (1123.12). Proposal consists of a sign package. The following variances are requested: 1) A 130.3 square foot variance for sign face area for sign # 1(Code permits 75sq ft. they request 205.3sq ft. (1163.12 A) 2) A variance to erect a second wall sign #4 (Code permits 1, they request 2), (1163.12 A). 3) A 28.6 square foot variance for business unit sign face area (Code permits 265sq ft. they request 293.6sq ft. which includes the existing Star Bank sign), (1163.11 C). Which is in Violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1163.12 A) and (1163.11 C). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties forward. Mr. Bizjak from Brilliant Signs was present to present the proposal. Mr. Gomersall indicated that both Giant Eagle and Firstar Bank would be addressed at the same time as the signage would be on the same mansard. Mr. Bizjak suggested he would prefer they be addressed together. Mr. Gomersall reviewed the variances being requested for Giant Eagle. Mr. Bizjak suggested the Open 24 Hours sign is about 24 square feet. Mr. Konold asked if Starbank sign would be removed. Mr. Bizjak suggested the Starbank sign would be removed. Mr. Gomersall reviewed the 3 signs that were presently in place. Mr. Gomersall asked if all the board members understood what was being requested for Giant Eagles signage, and asked Mr. Bizjak to review Firstar banks signage. Mr. Bizjak suggested Firstar signage would be slightly smaller in size than what is presently in place. He suggested the