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two homes into one the best they can. Mr. Zap suggested that he believes that the shed looks good and has cleaned the area up which has helped the neighborhood. Mr. Morad submitted a letter from an abutting neighbor stating they also supported him building the shed. Mr. Conway suggested that although the applicant did not stick to the size granted the lot is large enough to handle the shed. If the applicant submitted, a garage he would be permitted a larger structure. J. Konold motioned to grant Emil Morad of 5536 Columbia Road his request for variance (1123.12). Which consists of a storage shed built larger than originally approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals on 5/2/02 and that the following variance is granted: A 200 square foot variance for a storage building larger than code permits (code permits 200 sq. ft., applicant shows 400 sq. ft.). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1135.02 (d)(1)). N. Sergi seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Variance Granted. 9. Vitamin Shoppe; 26532 Lorain Road; Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of new signage (see Note #1). The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for 1 additional wall sign on a building (code permits 1, applicant shows 2), section (1163.24 (a)). 2. A 29.4 square foot variance for more square footage of signs on a building than permitted (code permits 100 sq. ft., applicant shows 129.4 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (b)) (see note #2). 3. A 426.8 square foot variance for total signage on a lot (code permits 168.6 sq. ft., applicant shows 595.4 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (a)) (see Note #3). Note #1: Signs are now larger than originally proposed at the 10/3/02 meeting. Note #2: Includes both proposed wall signs. Note #3: Includes ground sign and all building signs on the lot that was previously approved. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1163.24 (a)), and (1163.24 (b)). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review their request. Mr. Ports, the Architect, Mr. Murray, the Construction Manager Mr. Qualls, the District Manager and Mr. Alpine, for the Sign company each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Ports suggested that on October 3, 2002 they were before the board for two signs on the building. One sign was approved. There is only one tenant in the building and two signs are needed. They have resubmitted new plans requesting two signs. One sign is needed for the Lorain Road side of the building and one is needed for the East Side of the building, which is the entrance. The sizes of the signs have been increased which is an issue of proportioning the sign to the building. The entrance is on the East Side of the building therefore a sign is needed over the entrance. He suggested that the Speedway gas station blocked the east side wall sign therefore the Lorain Road sign is required for east bound traffic to see the site. The ground sign was approved under the old code and this falls under the new code. Mr. Murray suggested that the sign approved was off center and suggested that the tenant will be the only tenant in the building. Mr. Kremzar suggested that at the last meeting the board wanted to reduce the size of the signs requested not increase the request. Mr. Murray suggested that their sign vendor felt that the square footage fell within the guideline of the square footage that is required. Mr. Conway remarked that if the size of the signs were to code it would not be before the board requesting variances. The applicants have returned asking for larger signs and have not shown a hardship. The board tabled the request and asked that the size be reduced and the applicants have returned requesting more signs which are larger. Mrs. Sergi commented that the board questioned if the applicants would have a sign on the ground sign. Mr. Murray indicated there would be a sign on the ground sign. However, the letters will only be 4 inches high because the panel is only 6 inches tall. Mrs. Sergi questioned which sign the applicant wanted more. The board discussed one sign on the building with the ground sign. Mr. Murray suggested that he would rather have the front sign along Lorain Road. Discussion took 6