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Mr. Bizjak with Sign-Lite was sworn in. Mr. Bizjak said Marc's corporate office is updating their signs of fifteen years. The existing lettering will remain the only alteration is the apostrophe, which will be replaced by an illuminated leaf. The leaf increases the height and square footage of existing signs when measuring them in accordance to city codes. Mr. Mitchell said he has no objections to the request as it is minimal. Ms. Rudolph asked if there were other methods for measuring signs which would minimize the number of sign cases before the board and Mr. Mitchell said no. Mr. Gareau said both the current and next applicant installed signage during a timeframe which the city had no sign codes and although signage is existing or being replaced in kind there were no previous variances granted. Therefore once they are altered or replaced they are required to meet code. Board members had no objections to the alteration. Mr. Lopez moved, seconded by Ms. Bellido, to grant Marc's of 26393 Brookpark Road the following variances: 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). 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). 3. A variance for 1 additional wall sign on a unit; code permits 1, applicant shows 2, Section 1163.28(a). 4. A 9-1/2 in variance for a wall sign highea- than code allows (Sign 2: Pharmacy); code permits 4 ft, applicant shows 4 ft 9-1/2 in, Section 1163.28(c). Motion passed 5-0. CVS Pharmacv; 27713 Lorain Road Proposal consists of signage and the following variances are requested. 1. A 1 ft. variance for a wall sign higher than code allows (North sign); code permits 4 ft., applicant shows 5 ft., Section 1163.28(c). (Note #1) 2. A 1 ft. variance for a wall sign higher than code allows (West sign); code permits 4 ft., applicant shows 5 ft., Section 1163.28(c). (Note #1) 3. A 72 sq. ft. variance for excessive sign area (North wall sign); code permits 100 sq. ft., applicant shows 172 sq. ft., Section 1163.28(c). (Note #1) 4. A 72 sq. ft. variance for excessive sign area (West wall sign); code permits 100 sq. ft., applicant shows 172 sq. ft., Section 1163.28(c). (Note #1) 5. A variance for 2 additional wall signs; code permits 2, applicant shows 4, Section 1163.28(a). (Note #2) 6. A 237 sq. ft. variance for excessive wall signage on a building; code permits 170 sq. ft., applicant shows 407 sq. ft., Section 1163.25(b). (Note #2) Note #1: Includes white sign band. Previous sign was 134 sq. ft. and 4 ft. high - 38 sq. ft. increase. Note #2: 5 wall signs were issued permits on 9/27/2000 - total sq. ft. was 333 sq. ft. including existing canopy sign. Note #3: 9/27/2000 permit was for a total of 420 sq. ft. New proposal including existing signage to remain is for 505.3 sq. ft. They are adding 85.3 sq. ft., but 1 less sign. Mr. Span with Advanced Sign & Lighting was sworn in. Mr. Span said CVS is replacing their existing neon letters with LED channel letters which are more efficient. White aluminum baclcers are being placed behind all signs as the new letters are red and muted by the brick 3