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i . ? . . . . . .: . . . . ... . . .. . . . .. ... . . . . , , . . . .. .: . . . . . .. ' . ; .., ` .' . • . • • ? :•: • . ?CT`TY'OF IvORTH OI;1VisTED. `. .: ? • - ? ? . . .. . , . ..?.. . -`.. : BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS . MIlVUTES - OCTOBER 2, 1996 . . Chairman Gomersall called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present: M. Boyle, T. Kobema, W. Purper, and R. Gomersall, ? Absent: J. Maloney Also Present: Law Director Gareau, Building Coinmissioner Conway, Assistant Clerk of Commissions Cornish. W. Purper moved to approve the minutes of September 4, 1996 meeting seconded by T. Kobema, and unanimously approved. Chairman Gomersall advised that each case would be judged on the physical situation peculiar to itsel? so that in no way is a judgment rendered considered to be a general policy judgment affecting properties and like situations elsewhere. 1. Circuit Ci ,ty, 27250 Lorain Road. Request for variance (1123.12). Request variance to have five (5) additional wall signs and variance for product identification signs which are not permitted by code; and request a 137.2 square foot variance for area of wall signs over permitted square footage. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1163.12(a) and 1163.03(c). Note: variance previously granted for 81.0 square feet of sign area over that permitted. Heard by architectural review board September 17, 1996. Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Marino, Mrs. Zieguler, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbster. Mr. Marino presented photographs of the existing signs and explained originally variances were granted to allow two signs on the premises, however, the building is equipped to accommodate more. He noted that Media Play was granted a variance to display the product names. Mr. Gomersall did not believe that the product signs are necessary and aclaiowledged everyone knows what Circuit City sells. Mr. Purper wondered why this was not incorporated in the original sign package. He believed the advertising was sufficient in letting the people know what Circuit City represents. Mrs. Zieguler believed the board did not have the facts to state everyone knows what Circuit City represents. Mr. Marino elaborated that music is something new in Circuit City's product line. Mr. Herbster, a resident, stated the five variances originally granted was enough and this proposal is too immense. He believed the granting of variances for product signs may create a trend. Mrs. Herbster believed that the variances should have been requested with the original proposal. The members agreed that the proposed signage was too immense. W. Purper moved to grant to Circuit City, 27250 Lorain Road. variances for the following: five (5) additional wall signs; product identification signs which are not permitted by code; and a 137.2 square foot variance for area of wall signs over permitted square footage. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1163.12(a) and 1163.03(c). Note: variance previously granted for 81.0 square feet of sign area over that permitted. The motion was seconded by T. Kobema. Roll call on motion: Purper, Koberna, Boyle, and Gomersall, no. Variances denied. 2. Mongello & Assoc., 25128 Lorain Road (former fire station). Request special permit to add to a non-conforming building. ...