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from this corner, who are present tonight have a vacant lot next to them. They are concerned that another sideyard variance will be requested in a couple of months for that lot. Councilman M. Gareau Jr. believes there needs to be an understanding that if this home is allowed the variance and moved 2'feet to the east that the board is not setting a precedence for the future, that Latina & Latina would then come back and ask for a sideyard variances across the street and restart the cycle of sideyard variances along dhose future homes. Mss. Latina stated " I give my word as the president of the company that we will not be coming back before the Board of Zoning Appeals". Mr. Gomersall asked for role call on the motion. The clerk called the role and the motion to reconsider was unanimously approved. Motion to reconsider Carried. R. Gomersall motioned to allow Latina & Latina, of 23232 Bridgeport Drive a 2'foot sideyard variance on a corner lot, said lot is lot # 33. Furthermore this variance moves the home 2`feet to the east for this house only. Which is in Violation of ord. 90-125, Section (1135.06 (b)). The motion was seconded by, W. Kremzai- and unanimously approved. Variance Granted. 7. Pool Town. 29454 Lorain Road; Reiluest for variance (1123.12). Proposal consists of a sign package. The following variances are requested: 1) A variance to reface an existing prohibited pole sign (1163.22 (a). 2) A variance to reface a non conformiilg sign whereas the code states that the entire sign shall be brought into compliance with all of the provisions of the zoning code (1163.19 (a). Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.22(a) and 1163.19(a) NOTE: Set back, square footage, size, and 35' foot triangles, cannot be determined, as pole signs are not addressed 'un the current code. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties forward and reviewed the variance being requested. Mr. Uronis, and Mr. Uhuin, came forward to present the proposal. 1VIr. Gomersall suggested he wanted to ask if both gentleman heard and understood Law Director Gareau's opening statement. Mr. Uronis, and Mr. Uhuul indicated they heard as well as uiiderstood the Law Directors statement. Mr. Gomersall asked if the sign had been refaced prior to the variance request. Mr. Uronis indicated the re-facing had not been done. Mr. Gomersall asked if there were any questions from the audience. Board of Zoning and Development Chairman M. Gareau Jr. came forward to speak. Mr. Gareau indicated both Mr. Uronis and 1tilr. Uhuin had been working with him on their sign issue since July of 1998. They have agonized over doing what is best for everyone involved, and have been very attentive as to what the City requires. He would ask that the board members keep that in muid when rendering their decision. Mr. Gomersall uidicated that corner location has been a problem, this pole sign has been before dlis board before, and the board understands that they are in an awkward situation. No further questions were asked. J. Konold motioned to approve Pool Town, of 29454 Lorain Road their request for variance (1123.12). Proposal consists of a sign package, and that the following variances be granted: 1) A variance to reface an existing prohibited pole sign (1163.22 (a). 2) A variance to reface a non conforming sign whereas the code states that the entire sign shall be brought into compliance widl all of the provisions of the zoning code (1163.19 (a). Which is in Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.22(a) and 1163.19(a). NOTE: Set back, square footage, size, and 35' foot triangles, cannot be determined, as pole signs are not addressed in the current code. This variance is granted only as to the specific relief requested. The motion was seconded by, J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Variances Granted. Mr. Gomersall stated "The City is currently involved in a federal lawsuit and has agreed not to enforce its proliibition 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". 8. Avenue Plus Allied Lighting 26437 Great Northern Shopping Center: Request for variance (1123.12). Proposal consist of a sign package. The following variance is requested. 11