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J. Maloney made a motion to grant Lois Swier, 5687 Forest Ridge Dr., her request for variance (1123.12), which consists of erecting a storage shed, and that the following variance be granted: 1. A 40 square foot variance for exceeding allowable square footage for a shed, (code permits 200 sq. ft. applicant shows 240 sq. ft.). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (d)(1)). Note: Engineering is to advise on gutter installation. The motion was seconded by N. Sergi and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 5). Kennedy Ridge Apartments LLCKennedy Ridge Blvd.: WRD-4 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of installing a ground sign. The following variance is requested: l. A variance for installing one (1) ground sign on a residential lot, (code permits 0, applicant shows 1). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1163.26 (a)). Vice Chairman Kremzar called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Scott Gillespie representing NRP Group, and neighbors, Nick Weber and Mike Yunich came forward to be sworn in. Mr. Gillespie showed the board members a rendering of the sign they are proposing for the apartment complex. He indicated it is a double-faced sign. He pointed out where the sign will be situated. He mentioned there is intense landscaping on both sides at the entrance. They reviewed the plans. Mr. Kremzar asked if the sign will block the vision of anyone trying to get in and out of driveways. Mr. Gillespie said he can't imagine it would block vision. He added the front of the entrance is completely open. There are no bushes or plant materials. They again referred to the plans. Mrs. Sergi mentioned that when she measured the area, it looked as though with 25 feet off the property line and 17 feet back, with a car parked in a driveway there it was more than a car length back. Mr. Kremzar said that someone should then be able to see pulling in or out. Mrs. Sergi indicated that was her concern when looking at the site. Mr. Yunich:said his only concern is the people next door who are not present tonight. They park their car there and they will no longer have a facility to park. He does not see any problem with the sign however. Mr. Weber pointed out where his house is located. He asked why the sign has to be illuminated. He is on a residential street and there is no signage there. He said now they have to deal with a sign. Mr. Yunich pointed out the sign will be shadowed. Mr. Rymarczyk said there will be two lights, one on each side that shine up toward the sign. Mr. Weber pointed out there is already a regular street light right there. Mr. Rymarczyk indicated it will be better for visibility with 40 units set back there. He added that people lookivg for the apartments will be better able to spot the location. Mr. Gillespie added that everything is low level illumination. He mentioned it is a safety issue as well. He said it is not internal lighting, and not like a commercial sign. He said it is the right thing to do and is appropriate. It is low level as all of the entry lighting will be. Mr. Rymarczyk said the illumination for the sign has been approved already pending the approval of the sign. Mr. Gillespie mentioned that he contacted the councilman in the area and discussed the lighting issues so the neighbors would be pleased. Mr. Rymarczyk said he recommends that the board approve the proposed sign. J. Konold inade a motion to grant Kennedy Ridge Apartinents LLC; Kennedy Ridge Blvd, the request for variance (1123.12), which consists of installing a ground sign and that the following variance be granted: 1. A variance for installing one (1) ground sign on a residential lot, (code permits 0, applicant shows 1). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1163.26 (a)). The motion was seconded by W. Kremzar and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 6). Speedway: 26516 Lorain Rd: VV1tD-1 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new sign package. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for installing 2 island canopy signs (code permits 0, applicant shows 2), section (1163.25). 2. A variance for 1 additional sign on a building (code permits 1, applicant shows 2), section (1163.27 (a)). 3. An 8.8 square foot variance for exceeding the maximum square footage of signage on a lot (code permits 258.9 sq. ft., applicant shows 267.7), section (1163.24 (a)). 4. A 20 foot rear yard variance for exceeding rear yard setback requirement, (code requires 25 ft., applicant shows 5 ft.), section (1139.07) 5. A 4 foot front yard variance for exceeding front yard setback requirement for driveway (code requires 20 ft., applicant shows 16 ft.), section (1139.07).