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CITY OF loTOItTgI OLMSTED BOARD OF ZONYNG APPEALS SEPTEMSER 1, 2005 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Maloney called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. PRESENT: Chairman J. Maloney, Board members; W. Kremzar, T. Kelly, M. D'aver and N. Sergi ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law I)irector B. O'Ma11ey, Assistant Building Commissioner T. Rymazczyk, and Clerk of Cornmissions D. Rote. Chairman Maloney advised that review and correction of minutes would be addressed at the end of the meeting after the last case file. ChaiYman Maloney reviewed that there were 2 cases carried over from August and 8 new cases requesting 16 variances on the docket. He further advised that eacla board member had viewed the premises involved for each case. Three votes are required for approval and in addition, each case would be judged on the physical situation peculiar to itself, so that in no way is a judgment rendered considered to be a general policy judgment affecting properties and like situations elsewhere. H. BiTILDING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: OLp BUSINESS: • Woodscane Condominium (Rach I)enrnan); 22968 Mamle Ridge Road: (WRD 21 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of replacing a ground sign The following variances are requested: 1. A varianee for a ground sign located on a residential district, (code does not permit, applicant shows 1), section (1163.26 (A)). 2. A variance for a billboard sign, (code does not permit, applicant shows 1), section (1163.29). > • > 9 ? 7 • Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section; (1163.26 (A)), (1163.29), and (1163.26 (B)). Note: Applicant requested to be tabled at the 8/4/05 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. Applicant eliminated variance request #3 by relocating the newly proposed sign. See letter dated 8/15/05. Mr. Denman, with Sign Aroma, Ms. Ackermann, President of the Association, and the following Board Members; Ms. Mackin, 1VIs. Sullivan, Ms. Corrigan, and resident Ms. Ha11, each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. IVIr. Denman indicated that the existing wood sign is deteriorating and the association would like to replace it. The nevv sign wotald withstand the weather elements and is needed for recognition to identify the location of the facility. The existing sign is 60" high and the new sign would be 72" high with the same width as existing ground sign. Mr. Rymarczyk advised that the proposed location of the new sign is on the abutting neighbor's property (Mrs. Ha11 properry owner). Mrs. Diver questioned why the sign was being placed on the neighbor's property. Ms. Ackermann believed that for the most part the sign is on the condomuuums land however there are about 3 or 4 inches of the sign which is on the neighbor's propexry. The association was not aware of the issue until the contractor applied for the permit at the Building Department. Mrs. Sergi questioned if the applicatxts could place the sign on their own property. Ms. Ackermann suggested that the base would have to be replaced as well as the 1of10 Page 3 of 6 Pages