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? a CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES-FEBRUARY 5, 1992 Chairman Gomersall called the meeting to order at 7:35 pem. Present: S. Ferencik, J. Maloney, W. Purper, and R. Gomersall. Absent: B. Grace. Also Present: La.w Director M. Gareau, Building Commissioner Conway, and Clerk of Commissions Oring. J. Maloney moved to approve the minutes of December 11, 1991, seconded by R. Gomersall, and unanimously approved. Chairman Gomersall stated that item rnunber 3 has been withdrawn. He further explained to those present that it takes 3 affirmative votes to approve a proposal, and each case will be judged on the physical situation peculiar to itself, and in no way is any judgement rendered to be considered as a general policy Judgement affecting properties or like situations elsewhere. He further advised that tonight's agenda contains 13 requests for signage. He pointed out that the North 07msted Master Plan which is being developed now has as one of its goals to improve the overall aesthetic appearance of the City's comnercial area, in pa.rticular Lorain Road; and further that Ord. 90-125, which was passed on May 21, 1991, includes provisions in Chapter 1163 to control the design and size of all signs so tha.t their appearance will be aesthetically harmonious with the overall urban design for the area. Specifically, under paragraph 1163.22 pole signs are prohibited in all districts of the City, the only free stancLing signs allowed are pylon or ground signs. Paragraph 1163.26 provides for amortization of non-conforming signs which must be removed by January 1, 1998. He stated that any request for a pole sign which might be granted, will terminate on on that date. T'ai Chi Ch'uan 29460 Lorain Rd. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance for second prohibited pole sign on property. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.22(a). (Also note location of sign does not conform to Section 1162.12, if regulations for ground and pylon signs were used, a 3 foot, 8 inch variance from front property line and a 20 foot variance would be required from side property line). Continued from meeting of December 11, 1991. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the boarde The oath was aclministered to Mr. Holz, representing T'ai Chi Ch'uan, and Mr. Uhli.n, the owner. They presented pictures of the site and explained that signs over this unit would not be visible to drivers going west since the building is blocked by 10 trees. This business cannot use the existing sign because of an agreement that only the existing tenants will have space on ito Mr. Uhlin believed that the cost of changing the existing sign to include this tenant would be prohibitive. Mr. Gomersall reminded him that the sign will have to come down in six years. Mr. Uhlin stated that most businesses do not have trees blocking their signs. Mr. Gomersall did not believe that this type of business would depend on drive by traffic. He suggested that Mr. Uhlin arrange with the other tenants so that this business can use their existing sign, or that they put up wall signs. Mr. Uhlin stated that there is only a limited amount of signage he can have and he preferred to have a pole sign. Mr. Maloney moved to grant the request of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, 29460 Lorain Road for a second prohibited pole sign an property, seconded by R. Gomersall. Roll call on motion: Maloney, Gomersall, Ferencik, and Purper, no. Motion failed to pass. Variance denied.