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1. A 7.5 square foot variance for a sign larger then building unit allows; code permits 23.5 sq ft, applicant shows 31 sq ft, section 1163.25 (c). Joel Frezel of Watkins Lighting and Ed Winkler of Pizza Hut were sworn in. Mr. Frezel said the building has 23.5 feet of frontage which limits signage to 23.5 square feet, Pizza Hut precast signs are only available in three sizes and the proposed sign is the smallest size available. Members had no objections as the proposed sign was not large and would not adversely impact neighboring sites. Ms. Bellido moved, seconded by Mr. Lopez, to grant Pizza Hut of 23551 Lorain Road a 7.5 square foot variance for a sign larger then building unit allows; code permits 23.5 sq ft, applicant shows 31 sq ft, section 1163.25 (c) which passed 5-0. Chandelier Shack; 29929 Lorain Road Proposal consists of signage. The following variances are required: 1. A 54 square foot variance for a wall sign larger then code allows, code permits 100 sq ft, applicant shows 154 sq ft, section 1163.28 (c). 2. An 89 square foot variance for a wall sign larger then code allows on a building, code permits 65 sq ft, applicant shows 154 sq ft, section 1163.25 (b). 3. A 6.3 inch variance for a wall sign higher then code allows, code permits 48", applicant shows 54.3", section 1163.28 (c). Note: Existing sign "Chandelier Shaclc is 65 sq ft with the addition of Whitmer's the sign becomes 154 sq ft and 54.3" high. Carl May of Medina Signs was sworn in. Mr. May said Whitmer's Lighting purchased Chandelier Shack and would like to add their name to the existing signage. The exiting Chandelier Shack sign is 2 foot plastic channel letters which the Whitmer's sign will match. The addition of the Whitmer's sign exceeds the allotted square footage for frontage and building. They believe that the size of the fagade can accommodate the signs. Mr. McReynolds reviewed the variances required and said the existing sign is already the maximum size allowed by code. Mr. Lopez said the existing sign was in poor condition and very visible to Lorain Road; adding a newer sign is going to be very noticeable. He aslced if the owner loolced at purchasing a new sign which met code and Mr. May said the owner did not want to remove the existing sign he just wants to add to the sign. Ms. Diver aslced if the Whitmer's sign came in smaller letters and Mr. May said the owners wish to have the Whitmer's sign the same size as the Chandelier Shack sign. Mr. Lopez said the owner has made no attempt to install a sign which meets code and the proximity of the sign to the street does not warrant variances, the owner can install a sign which meets code. Mr. Raig said the white starkness of the building and existing red letters are very contrasting. The existing sign appears to be oversized for the building and adding an additional sign exacerbates the issue instead of resolving the issue. Members felt there were other methods then a variance available to provide both businesses recognition. Mr. Lopez moved, seconded by Ms. Rudolph, to grant Chandelier Shack of 29929 Lorain Road the following variances: 1. A 54 square foot variance for a wall sign larger then code allows, code permits 100 sq ft, applicant shows 154 sq ft, section 1163.28 (c).