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T. Kelly motioned to grant William Carey/Moran Construction of 23135 Lorain Road his request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a ground sign and that the following variance is granted: 1. A 3 foot variance for ground sign too close to right of way (code requires 5 ft., applicant shows 2 ft.). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1163.26 (b)). The motion was seconded by W. Kremzar and unanimously approved. Variance Granted. 15. Bentlev Coe Plaza24101 24201 Lorain Rd -(WRD-4) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of erecting two ground signs. The following variances are requested: l. A variance for multiple ground signs on a lot (code permits 1, applicant shows 2), section (1163.26 (a)). 2. A 48:5 square foot variance for total signage on a lot (code permits 586 sq. ft., applicant shows 634.5 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (a)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.26 (a)), and (1163.24 (a)). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Bizjak, the Contractor, came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Bizjak indicated that the two ground signs are required to give the tenants of the plaza roadside identification. The entrance to the plaza is at a higher elevation than the plaza itsel£ The building is low and the shade from the trees blocks the view of the signs on the building. The panels will allow 6-inch lettering to comply to the Manual Uniform Traffic Device cod? ?o ? orked out11Mr. list qu stnoned if the s gn to the p l a c e m e n t o f t h e t e n a n t n a m e s h a s y west would block the view from traffic leaving Coe Avenue. Mr. Maloney suggeste d moving t he west sign 7-feet south to make sure traffic view is not blocked. Mr. Bizja k in dicated that part of the existing landscaping would be replaced and the west ground sign can be moved south 7-feet to make sure traffic view is not blocked. Mr. Rymarczyk indicated that the moving of the sign would need to be made part of the motion. 7. Maloney motioned to grant Bentley-Coe Plaza of 24101-24201 Lorain Road their request for variance (1123.12), which consists of erecting two ground signs and that the following variances are granted as amended: 1. A variance for multiple ground signs on a Iot (code permits 1, applicant shows 2), section (1163.26 (a)). 2. A 48.5 square foot variance for total signage on a lot (code permits 586 sq. ft., applicant shows 634.5 sq. ft.), sections (1163.24 (a)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.26 (a)), and (1163.24 (a)). Both ground signs are to be placed 7-feet back from the sidewalk for safety purposes. The motion was seconded by W. Kremzar and unanimously approved. Variances Grantecl. 16. Fairview CoEporate CenterNE Corner Brookpark & ClaQue• (Wl?-4? Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a parkmg lot. The following variances are requested: 1..A variance for office parking in a multi-residence district (code does not permit), section _ (1118.02), shows 2. A variance for constructing a parking lot without a structure (code requires one, applicant none), section (1161.02). ;. A variance for not meeting minimum of ten acres (code requires 10 acres, applicant shows 2.26 acres), section (1149.02). 4. A use variance for parking is not a permitted use and there is no main use designated within the city Iimits, section (1149.03). 5. A variance for not having a 25 foot buffer between the parking and the boundary line of the development area, section (1149.09) 13