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r- , CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES - MARCH 4, 1987 Chairman Remmel called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Present: R. Bugala, R. Gomersall, J. Helon, and C. Remmel Absent: B. Grace Also Present: Law Director Gareau, Acting Building Commissioner D. Sanker, and Clerk of Commissions B. Oring. -- r- R. Bugala moved to approve the minutes of February 4, 1987 as written, T---?_ seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Chairman Remmel advised that request number 8 would be heard first. 8. MC Sporting Goods, 5106 Great Northem Shopping Center, Plaza South Request for variance (1133.13). Request 155 square foot variance for total sign area. Violation of Ord. 62-33, Section 1221.06. Chairman Remmel called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered-to Mr, Carlisle and Mr. Papandreas,.both representing Biskind Development Company, and Mr. Finkelstein, representing M. C. Sporting Goods. Mr. Carlisle presented var'ious information including a chart showing sign area allowed by code and sign area proposed for the plaza south build- ing, copies of the lease agreements, elevation showing proposed sign panels and pointed out that they have leases for 75% of the building so a few changes could occur. He explained that a sign criteria has been developed for this building. According to the code the entire building would be allowed 2,825 square feet of signage and their proposed signage should be 2,038 square feet as stipulated in the lease agreements. The three major tenants would have the more dominate signs, two of these tenants will conform to the area allotted to them by code, but that MC Sporting Goods sign would be larger than their allotted area. Mr. Gomersall is concerned that when the last few stores are leased, there might not be enough sign area left for them. Mr. Carlisle again stated that they are not planning to use the entire amount of signage allowed and that they will be keeping a running total of the square footage used. C. Remmel moved to grant this request for a 155 square foot variance for sign area for the MC Sporting Goods, the signage to be as shown in the accompanying sketch as included in this application, seconded by J. Helon, and unanimously approved. Variance granted. 1. Robert and Janet Strauss, 3929 Columbia Rd. Request for variance (1133.13). Request 1650 square foot variance for garage area to construct a two story garage. Violation of Ord. 62-33, Section 1151.04-C. Chairman Remmel called all interested parties before the Board. The oath was administered to Mr, and Mrs. Strauss and Mr. Mortus, a neighbor. Mr. Remmel stated that this is a large lot, but it has been the policy of this Board not to approve 2 story garages. Mr. and Mrs. Strauss advised that