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Also request following sign variances: 38.5 square foot for total sign area; request 3 additional wall signs for business use on kiosk; request variance to have ground sign for individual store signage in shopping center to replace PXlsting pole sign; 3 foot variance for setback from right of way; and 1 foot variance for height of gr.ound sign. Violations of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1163.11(c), 1163.12(a); 1163.12(li); and 1163a12(b). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties before the board. The oath was administered to Mr. Mongello, architect, N1r. Hixon, sign contractor, and Mr. McKee, manager of the shopping center. Mr. Mongello explained that Planning Commission had recommended that the trees that are to be installed be set back 25 feet off the right of way so that visibility would not be hindered, but the same rnunber will be planted. Tlie parking spaces where the kiosk is to be installed.are usually not filled. Mr. Gomersall agreed that there had not been a parking problesn there since the movie theater was taken out of the center. The existing entry islands will be removed and planting areas will be installed. Even though the Society bank building is empty, Society sti11 holds the lease and may put it to another use. When their lease expires, the owner plans to remove their drive. Mr. 14aloney noted that Firestone frequently stored repaired cars in that area. Mr. McKee will request that Firestone.not use these spaces, there are other spaces provided for them. The members agreed that there is no parking problem hereo Chairman Gomersall had previously requested that Mr. Brown, the owner, be present to talk about the signs since there is going to be a problem later on rahen non conforming signs have to be removed. Mr. McKee noted that several signs have been removed already and as the tenants move out their signs are being taken out. Building Commissioner Conway advised that they would only be allowed one free standing sign for this whole.development, and suggested that they talk to the tenants about designing.some sort of multi-tenant sign. He suggested tha.t since this is a large plaza, the board mi.ght grant a variance for more than one multi-tenant sign, but doubted that the.y would approve numerous ground signs. Chairman Gomersall agreed and stated that the board would like to work with them. Mr. Hixon responded that they ax:e removing signs when tenants move out or when their leases expire and they do have a multi-tenant sign drawn up, but they must wait Lmtil more individual signs have been removed to install it. Mr. Maloney is concerned that the trees might obscure the signs that are already installed. Mr. McKee explained that the trees are sun burst locust with a small leaf and thin trunk. It was clarified that a 13 foot front set back variance would be needed for the kiosk as well as variances for the signs on it. No variance would be required for the sign on the main building. They will be using the rear poles of the Northeast pole sign to convert it to a ground sign which will also need a variance for the setback. It was noted that the height of the sign was 6 foot high and only 5 is allowed. The members had no problem with the request. Mro Conway suggested that a separate motion be made for the signsm B. Gomersall moved to grant to National CiCy Bank (formerly Northeast Appliance), 4608 Great Northern Boulevard, their request for a variance to have 47 less parking spaces than required and their request for a 13 foot front setback variance for a kiosk for an ATM, seconded by W. Purper, .and unanimously approved. Variances granted. R. Gomersall moved to grant to the National City Bank (formerly Northeast Appliance), 4608 Great Northern Boulevard, their requests for the following sign variances: 38.5 square foot for total sign area; a request for 3 additional wall signs for business use on kiosk; a request for a variance to have a ground sign for individual store signage in shopping center to replace existing pole sign; a 3 foot variance for setback from right of way.; and a 1 foot variance for the height of the ground sign, seconded by J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Variances granted. 2