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problem behind Handy Andy's, and this will be moving the truck dock closer to that area, thus making a bad situation worse. She pointed out that the residents behind that area had stated that noise echoed from the walls and moving the truck dock to that area would increase these echoes. Mr. Papandreas advised that they have been made aware of the problems and have met .with the Condouiiuium Association Board and are trying to alleviate some of these problems, even though they relate to Plaza North. Mr. Gomersall stated that there was little that could be done because this is for Plaza South, if Handy Andy were before the board, more could probably be dane. He believed that Biskind Development should try to alleviate the problem. Mr. Papandreas stated that this will be to the east of Handy Andy and the dock will be behind a wall and they are looking into the echo problem that was mentioned. Mr. Maloney stated that the city should seive notice upon tenants when trucks are parked over night. In reference to the variances, Mr. Papandreas . explained that the ordinances pertaining to lot coverage were enacted in 1990, and the center was constructed 'm 1987. The existing center covers about 30.5% of the lot and they are asking for about 32% coverage. If the parking area that he had mentioned previously had been included in the site plan, the effective lot coverage is reduced to 23.9%. In reference to the signage, the representatives of Best Buy believed that they needed the visibility from Great Northern since they are some distance away. The yellow ticket shown as their sign is used extensively throughout their advertising and will be their identification in the 6 Cleveland stores that they are opening. Bu.ilding Commissioner Conway had advised before the meeting that the sign variance request must be corrected to an 8 foot height variance, no variance for total size, but a 165 square foot variance for a wall sign that is over the 75 square foot maximwn. It was noted that the sign is recessed somewhat so that it will not be visible to the neighbors, but it will be visible from Great Northern. This sign is smaller than some of the others in the plaza. Mr. Gomersall stated that the board's policy has been to reduce signage in that area. Mr. Johnson stated that the sign was smaller than M. C. Sporting Goods and Kronheim's, but larger than Marshall's. He restated that the sign was recessed 4 feet in and would be shielded from the residents. Mr. Koberna noted that he had seen a notation that the sign did come in different sizes. Mr. Johnson stated that the standard size is bigger than this one. After some discussion, it was determined that they did have a 225 square foot sign which is slightly smaller. Since the yellow background is backlit, Mr. Koberna believed that a small er sign would stand out. The members agreed that the sign was too large. Mr. Gomersall did not believe that the height was a problem but the overall sign was too large. Mr. Fiala stated that the sign shown on the elevation is the larger sign, not the sign that they are proposing. Mr. Gomersall thought that a 200 square foot sign would be visible. The Planning Commission had suggested that the other variances be granted, and the board had no problem with them and believed that it would be better to have this store than empty units. It was decided to compromise on an 11 foot by 18 foot, 4 inch sign and the height variance would be 7 foot, and the square foot variance would be 127 square feet . B. Gomersall moved to grant the request of Best Buy Company, Ina 5138 Great Northern Plaza South to increase lot coverage to 32% instead of the 25°/a permitted, Also to grant a special permit to add to non-conforming bu.ilding (rear setback and lot coverage). Also to grant the request for 127 square foot variance allowed on a building unit and a 7 foot variance for height of signs, seconded by J. Maloney, and unanimously approved. Variances granted. 6