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P should be re-submitted so the commission can re-address it. Mr. Gross believed that there was some ,,,icimderstanding, the grouud sign was intended to be burgundy and gray to match, but burgundy is not appropriate for wall signs. Mr. Papandreas noted that these are the signature colors for Sears' Hardware, and if had he realized the burgundy was required for the wall sign, he would have addressea it. Mr. Tallon advised that Mr. Gross had stated that both reds would be the same. Mr. Papandreas responded that this was a warm red, not a bright or florescent red, and he believed that it would blend in with the cool gray of the block. There will be another smaller tenant, Video Gallery, and their sign will be the same color as Levin. 1VIr. Tallon advised that the city was looking for compatibility in the signage and the commission would like a commitmeut that all the signs will be the same red. Mr. Gross stated that they would prefer the new tenant deal with the same sign contractor; however, if they will not, they will ask for color samples of the sign to verify that they match. Mr. Manning would like the word "hardware" to be red, not blue, because a different tenant might want a third color. Mr. Tallon noted that the tlurd tenant will not have the large facade for the sign, and the sign will be on the sign band so he would like the letters to be compatible with the others, but in proportion for size, and location and the same color. Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk advised that a variance was granted for the Sears' sigu. Mr. Papandreas advised that the all red Westlake sign was installed several years ago but the uew sigus are all red and blue. He stated that it would be almost impossible to make Sears' change the hardware to red since a lease had been signed, but he would be williug to make a commitment that, if the tenant chauged, a new sign would be red. It was clarified that the grouud sigu matched the building and the illuminated letters were outlined in white. Mr. Tallou repeated that even though the smaller wuts will have smaller letters it should be compatible to the other sigus. Mr. Brennan and Mr. Manning noted that the minutes of the three meetings indicated that the wall sign would be burguudy and Mr. Manving believed that it would not be too hard, at least, to have the blue changed to red. He is also concerned that someone might want a different style of lettering. Mr. Papandreas would like the board to consider the overall project and color scheme and his couimitmeui to make sure a future tenaut would only use red. He agreed to send a letter to the city stating that only red would be used if a future tenant came into the Sears' unit. Assistant Law Director Dubelko believed that the best way to insure tlus would be to grant this request with a condition that all future signs will be red. Since the owners representatives are present, he would feel comfortable enforcing that in court. R Tallon moved to approve for both Levin Furniture and Sears Hardware in the McCormick Place shopping center, 23354 aud 23200 Lorain Road, so that the Sears Hardware sign will remain as is, and the Levin sign will match the Sears sign in color (red), and the new tenant will conform to tlie size, location, and color of signage aud the proportion of the signage will fits in with the development. The city will receive a letter from Caniegie Management stating that any future tenant for the Sears Hardware store will conform to the red signage and the blue in "hardware" will be replaced as well as a letter from and the owner of McCormick Place that any new tenant must continue this program so the siguage is compatible. So there is not confusion, the ground sign will be burgundy with a white light illuminating the outline of the letters. Tlie motion was seconded by T. Brennan, and unanunously approved. Mr. Rymarczyk advised that no sign permits will be issued until these letters are received. N. NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND SUBDIVISIONS: 1) Vienna Woods Lot Split. The proposal is to subdivide permanent parcel No. 231-27-03 which fronts on Lorain Road, into two (2) parcels. Proposed Sublot `B", wluch will remain fronting ou Lorain Road, is split-zoned: mostly Retail, Business, General, but having a"C" Residence, Single, strip at the north (rear) portion, Proposed Sublot "A" is zoued "C" Residence, Single Entirely. Both proposed sublots conform tc zoning code requirements for area and frontage. 4