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4. A 235 ft. variance for side yard set back (code requires 300 ft., applicant shows 65 ft. plus or minus), section (1151.05 C). 5. A variance for 5-car parking spaces reduction from original approved parking layout, section (1161.05). The motion was seconded by W. Kremzar and Unanimously denied. Variances Denied. 5. Consolidated 10'Igant., Inc.; 26404 I,orain Rd. Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of signage. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance to install signage on other than ground floor, (code permits signage only on ground floor), section 1163.02 (p). 2. A 44 square foot variance for overage of allowable sign face per unit, (code permits 20 sq. ft., applicant shows 64 sq. ft.), section 1163.24 (c). 3. A variance to replace (5'.0 x 2.6' = 12.5 sq. ft: x 2= 25 sq. ft.) 2 inserts in a non-conforming pole sign which also constitutes a change of use, real-estate sales to driving school, (code requires sign be brought into compliance), section 1163.10 (c). 4. A 442 square foot variance for overage of allowable sign face per lot (Lorain Road), (code permits 117 sq. ft. applicant shows 559 sq. ft.), section 1163.24 (A). 5. A 348 square foot variance for overage of allowable sign face per building, (code permits 114 sq. ft. applicant shows 462 sq. ft.), section 1163.24 (B). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections, (1163.02 (p), 1163.24 (c), 1163.10 (c), 1163.24 (A) and (B). NOTE: l. Calculations based on fact that existing signage for Schill unit will be removed. 2. Item #4 &#5 includes square foot for the window signs & canopy sign. Chairman 1Vlaloney called all interested parties forward to review the proposal. The oath was administered to Mr. Kerr, the Vice President of Consolidated. Mr. Kerr reviewed that the existing pole sign is going to remain the same just a new face to show the new use. They would like to make the building uniformed. Mr. Kerr suggested he would like to make the signage uniformed thoughout the building. Mr. Kremzar suggested that the building had too many signs and currently looked like Las Vegas. Mr. Koberna questioned why the tenants needed so much signage. Mr. Kerr indicated that they had no sign presently. The tenant needs the signage to attract business. Mr. Conway indicated that each tenant needs a sign, but he is noti sure that this many signs are warranted. The number of signs on this building is not warranted. The board has an opportunity with the owner or managing agent present to request that the entire structure/signage be addressed. He suggested that if the currenti variances were granted now it would open the door for more requests on this building. The owner or managing agent could be asked to come back with a new proposal addressing all the signage on the building. Mr. Kerr suggested that each tenant came before the board for their variances. Mr. Kremzar suggested that Pro Con was nothing but signs and felt that there were entirely too many signs on the building. He further suggested that he did not feel that the Board of Zoning Appeals granted the current Fro Con sign that was on the east side of building. Mr. Maloney suggested that if a tenant wants a sign it should be addressed by the owner before it is brought before _ this board. Mr. Kerr suggested that if Pro Con put up signs that are not approved then he will make sure that is corrected. 1VIr. Gareau questioned the code regarding window signs. Mr. Conway suggested most of the current signs in the windows are temporary, but this structure is 400 to 500 square feet over what is allowed. Mr. Koberna suggested allowing the insert on the pole sign, but not allow the building sign until the entire building is addressed. Mr. Conway suggested that the board is asking the owner/manager to return with a complete package for the whole building to clean up the amount of signage that is currently in place. Mr. Maloney remarked that there are too many signs on the building. Mr. Conway suggested that the board wanted to work with the owner if he would return addressing all the signage on the building. Mr. Koberna indicated that the board did not want 9