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The following variances are requested: 1. A 2 ft. 3 in. variance for front yard setbaclc; code requires 75 ft., applicant shows 72.75 ft., Section 1139.07. 2. A variance for enlarging and altering a non-conforming building; code requires conformance to all setbacks, applicant shows violation of front yard setback, Section 1165.02(b)(1). Phillip Badalamenti with Herschmann Architects and Steve Hutchinson with DDR were sworn in. Mr. Badalamenti said the project consist of consolidating a number of tenant spaces to house a Burlington Coat Factory and additional tenants. The variance is for the southeast corner of the new fagade which is designed to be in line with the existing building. He noted that Planning & Design Commission recommended the special permit and variance be granted based upon the overall improvement to the area. Mr. Mitchell said the request is minimal and the applicant has worked with the city to use landscape designs consistent with the streetscape plan. Board members had no objections to the request and welcomed the new addition as it would enhance the character of the center and neighborhood. Mr. Lopez commended the applicant for improving the turning radius along the southern drive. 1VIr. Lopez moved, seconded by 1VIs. Diver, to grant CMS11-25 Burlington Coat Factory of Great Northern Plaza South a special permit to add to a non-conforming building, Chapter 1165.02, which passed 5-0. Mr. Lopez moved, seconded by Ms. Diver, to grant CMS11-25 Burlington Coat Factory; Great Northern Plaza South the following variances: 1. A 2 ft. 3 in. variance for front yard setback; code requires 75 ft., applicant shows 72.75 ft., Sectaon 1139.07. 2. A variance for enlargang and altering a non-conforming building; code requires conformance to all setbacks, applicant shows violation of front yard setback, Section 1165.02(b)(1). Motion passed 5-0. Marc's; 26393 Broolcpark Road Proposal consists of signage and the following variances are requested: 1. A 1.5 ft variance for a wall sign higher than code allows (Signl); code permits 4 ft, applicant shows 5.5 ft., Section 1163.28(c). (Note #1) 2. A 70.5 sq ft variance for excessive sign area (Sign 1); code permits 100 sq ft, applicant shows 170.5 sq ft, Section 1163.28(c). (Note #1) 3. A variance for 1 additional wall sign on a unit; code permits 1, applicant shows 2, Section 1163.28(a). (Note #2) 4. A 9-1/2 in variance for a wall sign higher than code allows (Sign 2: Phannacy); code permits 4 ft, applicant shows 4 ft 9-1/2 in, Section 1163.28(c). (Note #3) Note 1: Existing sign is 124 sq ft(4 ft x 31 ft), adding leaf increases height to 5.5 ft and total square footage to 170.5 sq ft. Note 2: Proposed signs total square footage is 232 sq ft, code allows 235 sq ft. Note 3: Existing pharmacy sign is 52 sq ft(4 ft x 13 ft), adding the leaf increases height to 4 ft 9-1/2 inches and increased total square footage to 62.4 sq ft. 2