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not approve variance 42 for a second wall sign. He said whether it is the "S" for Speedway or the changeable copy. It would eliminate variance #3. Mr. Kremzar asked if they could live with that. 1VIs. Radwanski said that Babies 'R Us has a sign as well as a lot of advertisements in their windows. Mrs. Sergi asked if they could advertise on their windows. Ms. Radwanski indicated they could do that, but it is not the look they are going for. Mr. Rymarczyk said advertisement in the windows is temporary signage and some temporary signage is allowed. He pointed out that Babies 'R Us is 400 feet back from the road and Speedway is right on the road. Mr. Konold said he does not believe they would want signs all over the windows. Ms. Radwanski said that is why they have a reader board on the building, so they can keep signage out of the windows. Mr. Rymarczyk asked if they are relocating the existing flagpole. He asked if there is a chance to go with a smaller one that would comply with code as far as the height, and the size of the flag. . Ms. Radwanski said they were asked specifically from the Planning Commission to relocate the existing pole because it is the biggest flag and biggest pole in the city and they want to keep it. She pointed out they were going to get rid of it and donate it to the city. Mrs. Sergi mentioned the new library would need a flag. Mrs. Sergi said her only concern is with the reader board. She said if one could be eliminated or the size reduced a bit, it would help. It would not be advertising the company name but other products. Ms. Radwanski said she would rather reduce the sign than eliminate it totally. She said they cannot reduce the "S" on die door. Mrs. Sergi said if they reduce the reader board to 5x6 it would eliminate variance #3. Ms. Radwanski confirmed that. W. Kremzar made a motion to grant Speedway, 26516 Lorain Rd., the request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a new sign package and that the following variances be granted with the amendment that request #3 is deleted and the reader board is reduced to 5 x 6: 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)). 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). Note: The following variances are added due to Planning Commission requesting the existing flag pole remain on site in a new location instead of removing it. 6. A 20 foot variance for a flagpole higher than code permits (code allows 25' applicant shows 45') section (1163.32 (a)). 7. A 130 square foot variance for a flag larger than code permits (code allows 20 sq. ft. applicant shows 150 sq. ft.), section (1163.32 (e)). 8. A 10 foot variance for a flag longer than code permits, (code allows 5' applicant shows 15'), section (1163.32 (e)). 9. A 39 foot variance for a freestavding flagpole closer to side yard line then code permits, (code requires 45' applicant shows 6'), section (1163.32 (d)). 10. A 10 foot variance for a flagpole closer to the front property line then code permits, (code requires 45', applicant shows 35'), section (1163.32 (d)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1163.25), (1163.27 (a)), (1163.24 (a)), (1139.07) and (1163.32 (a) (e) (d)). Note: Flag size and pole height are estimated based on reasonable estimations from the Building Department. The motion was seconded by N. Sergi and unanimously approved. Variances granted as amended. 7). Great Lakes Piano; 26800-26804 Lorain Rd.:W1aD-1 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of new signs. The following variances are requested: 1. A 20 square foot variance for exceeding total square footage of signage allowed on a lot, (code permits 112.1 sq. ft., applicant shows 132.1 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (a)). 2. A 5 foot variance for a ground sign too close to the right of way (code requires 5 ft., applicant shows 0), section (1163.26 (b)). Note: Total square footage includes 13-sq. ft. of 3-inch red neon stripe on building. Stripe is 52 ft. long. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1163.24 (a)), and (1163.26 (b)). Vice Chainnan Kremzar called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Gallagher, the owner and tenant, came forward to be swonl in. Mr. Gallagher indicated he submitted changes to the Planning Commission. He showed the board members a diagram of the site and said they reduced the number of variances by making the sign change requested by the Planning Commission. They originally had a red stripe at the top of the structure,