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\ CITY OF NORTH OLMSTID ARCfIITECTURAi, REVIEGd BOARD MINUTES-MAY 18, 1994 CONFERENCE ROOM--5:30 P.M. 1. ROLL CALL: Chairman Zergott ca.lled the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Present: T. Gallagher, S. Krieger, Y. Sohn, and B. Zergott. Also Present: D. Conway and Substitute C1erk of Commissions,Wingenfeld. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF NIINUTES Y. Sohn moved to accept the minutes of .April 20, 1994 and April 26, 1994, seconded by B. Zergott, and unanimously approved. III. SIGNS: 1) Ice Cream Parlor, 27045-Lorain Road. Ground sign, changeable copy portion-approved by Board of Zoning Appeals 5/5/94. Mr. Benik advised that the Board had reviewed the sign informally at the last meeting and had questioned the lines shown on the rendering which he has since eliminated.He presented a rendering and explained that the colors will match the building, but there will be no teal on the si.gn. In •reference to the size of the cone, he explained that the sign will be 5 by 5 feet and it wi11 be 5 feet to the top of the cone (which extend over the majority of the sign). He advised that there might be a problem constructing the cone above the sign so that it is strong to withstand winds, vandalism, etc. If it cannot be constructed strongly enough, they will keep the cone at the same level of the balance of the sign. The lexan sign will be back lit with flourecent tubes which will probably not extend into the cone. The cone will not have a 3-D effect, but the cone and the letters -- s%-ill extend out slightly. Mr. Benik also asked the Board to review a building sign with the name written in script at the bottan of the roof, with the size > conforming to code. He clarifie-d that the sign would be on the roof, not on the fascia. Building Comnissioner Conway stated that he had not been aware,that this was going to be presented, however he is not sure that the code will allow this. He asked if it could be relocated below the roof, Mr. Benik doubted that it could since there will be an awning. He clarified for 'the mer,ibers that this awning would be opaque, not backlit. The members suggested that the sign could be printed right on the awnings. Mr. Sohn believed that it would be better than an the roof, and Mr. Conway stated tha.t a roof sign could cause problems with installing the transformer for a roof sign. A resident was concerned that the sign would not look right if it were lighted and the cone was not. Mr. Gallagher believed that there would be enough reflected light to show off the cone. Mr. Benik stated tha.t intially the roof was to be recessed for the H.V.A.C. equipment, they would like to change that and place the equipment an the ground behind the menu board to help screen it. . He will fence in the remainder of the area with a board an board.cedar fenee whieh will be connected to the menu board. The fence will be painted the same color of the building. Since some landscaping ha.s to be eliminated in that area, Mr. Conway suggested that he use it in other places. Also Mr. Benik would like some outdoor seating, with 2 tables and approximately 8 of the plastic molded.chairs. Mr. Conway advised that there would be two issues involved, since the tables would be in the 75 foot front setback, it is a violation of the code to perform a business activity in the front setback, and further this would raise his parking requirements. 14r. Benik stated.