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? <br />want the applicant to go to the Board of Zoning Appeals before going to the Architectural Review Board. <br />The motion was seconded by W. Spalding and unanimously approved. Proposal tabled. <br />Great Lakes Piano• 26800-04 Lorain Rd.: <br />The proposal consists of interior and exterior remodeling of an existing building for a new tenant, <br />including a new sign. Note: Variances are required. <br />Chairman Koeth reviewed the proposal and variances and called all interested parties forward. Mr. <br />Robert Gallagher, the property owner and tenant, came forward to address the board. He indicated he <br />purchased the former House of Lamps building and is looking to update and replace the farade. The <br />property has been vacant for approximately two years and the current fagade is rotting. They will replace <br />all of the signage and take the same space. There will not be any major additions to the property. They <br />will update what is there. Mr. Gallagher showed the board members a rendering of the site. Mr. <br />Spalding asked if it is the entire shopping strip he is referring to. Mr. Gallagher mentioned there is an <br />auto shop next door and indicated there are two different properties in the strip. He does not own the <br />auto shop. Mr. Koeth asked if there is any consideration on the part of the auto shop owner to comply <br />with what Mr. Gallagher is doing. Mr. Gallagher said not at this time and he pointed out the buildings <br />are not attached. Mrs. O'Rourke asked about other tenants in the strip. Mr. O'Malley pointed out that <br />Sante Fe Tanning just went into the west end of the building owned by the auto parts store. Mr. <br />Gallagher mentioned there was a pole sign that was removed by the seller. He showed the members a <br />color rendering of the sign they are proposing. W. Koeth said they are over the allowed limit in their <br />signage request. He recommended they eliminate the red neon. Mr. Gallagher said their architect <br />suggested some type of highlighting that would match the design of the new Ruby Tuesday restaurant <br />that is adjacent to them. There are a considerable number of light poles and an easement there between <br />both of the properties. They have a considerable amount of landscaping there with high trees. His <br />concern was that they have something there to set the building off a bit to catch peoples' attention since <br />they only have the one sign. The traffic in that area is rather heavy and the store comes up quickly. A lot <br />of their customers are elderly and they are looking for something that would meet the city standards yet <br />still highlight the building. Mr. Gallagher said if they cannot illuminate it, perhaps they can add some <br />additional lighting to the frontage, or maybe just paint it on there. Mrs. O'Rourke pointed out they could <br />back light a stripe. Neon is not recommended. Mr. Koeth said eliminating the neon light would take <br />away one of the variance requests. He asked how long the sign on the top of the building will be. Mr. <br />Gallagher indicated it is 29 feet long. The board members reviewed the plans and discussed the signage. <br />Mrs. O'Rourke said with the neon gone, they have the sign on the front and the ground sign. Mr. <br />Gallagher confirmed they would be down to two signs. Mr. Koeth mentioned there are two sconces on <br />the wall that are different. Mr. Gallagher commented the posts are all existing and will not be changed at <br />all. They support the overhang. He referred to the drawings and pointed out the existing lighting and <br />then the changes they will make. He mentioned the architect found they could re-use the existing <br />fixtures. They are brass and look quite nice. Mr. Gallagher confirmed they will use the second drawing <br />for the proposed lighting. Mr. Koeth inquired whether or not they will install columns. Mr. Gallagher <br />said what is there now is bare steel and they will enclose them in fluted wood. The fluted columns will <br />match the interior, which will also have columns. Mr. Koeth asked for confirmation that they will sand <br />blast the brick. Mr. Gallagher indicated they will sand blast and the color will be the same color; it is a <br />red brick. Mr. Koeth asked if he has material samples. Mr. Gallagher replied he does not have any <br />currently but the architect is flexible on that, and they have been working with the building department. <br />Mr. Koeth indicated they would like to see some samples and at least a coloring of the brick to see how it <br />matches with what is currently there. He would like to see that and an example of the stucco. Mr. <br />Gallagher asked if it will be required that they have to sand blast the brick. Mr. Koeth replied that they <br />should do it and they want to be sure the colors match or come in close. He asked if they will sand blast <br />the side of the building as well. Mr. Gallagher confirmed that they will. Mrs. O'Rourke asked if the <br />color in the drawing for the ground sign is the correct color. Mr. Gallagher replied it is accurate and the