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1. A 13 foot variance for fi•ont yard setback, code requires setback of 20 ft to parking and drives, applicant shows 7 ft, section 1139.07. 2. A 2 foot variance for fi•ont building setback, code requires setback of 75 ft to the building, applicant shows 73 ft, section 1139.07. 3. A variance for a canopy sign extending above the canopy, code does not permit, applicant shows sign located above the canopy, section 1163.29(b). 4. A variance for ground signs too close together, code requires 200 feet of separation, applicant shows less, section 1163.27(a). Note: existing menu board will be relocated closer to the existing pole sign. 5. A variance for enlarging a non-conforming building; code requires any addition conform to all setbacks, applicant shows violation of front building setbaclc, section 1165.02(b)(1). Randall Showalter of Burger King and Michael Dauss of Dauss Architects were administered the oath. Mr. Showalter said Burger King is completing a world wide imaging updated. The site is a non-conforining site which is being updated to address appearance, circulation and green space. Mr. Dauss said out of over 75,000 stores in the US this site is #368 which puts into perspective the age of the site. The site does not nor can not meet today's zoning code requirements. The 13 foot fi•ont yard parking setbaclc is due to addressing onsite traffic circulation which will be one-way. In order to be ADA compliant they are required to increase the entrance which puts them 2 feet into the required building setback. The variance for the canopy is due to the sign being atop the canopy. The existing menu board will be relocated from the north elevation to along the east side of the building. As the lot is only 217 feet deep there is no way to place the two ground signs to code. In the upgrade they are providing a privacy fence and additional green space along the northern property line to further buffer the neighboring resident. There will be no parlcing along the northern elevation and traffic will be a one-way circulation pattern. Mr. McReynolds said placing the menu sign along the eastern elevation will benefit the neighbor to the north by reducing noise. Ms. Wenger said green space along the north, east and west elevations have been increased which is an improvement to the existing condition. To make up for the northern parking spaces which are being eliminated additional parlcing along the south elevation was added. The projected changes on the site will enhance the aesthetics of the neighborhood and fit into surrounding upgrades taking place. Mr. Lopez asked how they would address the sign atop the canopy. Ms. Wenger said that in this application the projected sign fits the building. However she would not want to amend city codes to allow such signs as a rule. Ms. Diver asked if the existing pole sign would be addressed. Mr. Showalter said the pole will be painted blaclc. Mr. Dauss said the menu board will be along the east elevation and placed in between the emergency egress door and northern corner of the building. Ms. Diver said the improvements are a welcome change for the site and neighboring residents. Mr. Lopez said the improvements and impact they will have upon the corner justifies the variances needed although he would lilce to see the non-conforming pole sign removed. Mr. Lopez moved, seconded by Mr. Raig, to grant CMS12-17: Burger King of 26270 Lorain Road a special permit to add to a non-conforming building section 1165.02 and the following variances: 5