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Ms. Bellido said enough variances for signage have been granted and the applicants could worlc within what was previously granted. Mr. Lopez said he agreed with the planner that additional signs weren't warranted and the applicants should work with what has already been granted. Mr. Raig moved, seconded by 1VIs. Diver, to grant CMS13-34 Get Go Gas Station of 27268 Lorain Road the following variances: 1. A variance for 2 additional wall signs on a building; code permits 2, applicant shows 4, Section 1163.28(a). 2. An 8 sq. ft. variance for total wall signage on a building; code permits 106 sq. ft., applicant shows 114 sq. ft., Section 1163.25.25(b). Which failed 0-5. CMS13-36: WEA Great Northern Mall; 4952 Great Nortlaern Mall Proposal consists of signage. The following variances are requested: Mama Fu's: 1. A 22.5 sq. ft. variance for a sign larger than the unit will allows; code permits 64.9 sq. ft., applicant shows 87.4 sq. ft., Section 1163.25(c). 2. A 7 in. variance for a wall sign height; code permits 4 ft., applicant shows 4 ft. 7 in., Section 1163.28(c). Le Grand Orchid Nail & Spa: A 15.25 sq. ft. variance for sign area; code permits 8 sq. ft. for the building unit based upon frontage, applicant shows 23.25 sq. ft., Section 1165.23(c). The oath was administered to Mall Attorney John Slagter and Manager Phil Poppinga. Mr. Slagter said the final two tenements in the redevelopment are Mama Fu's and Le Grand Orchid both of which require variances. The variances requested are minimal and warranted for the recognition both establishments need. He said the same practical difficulties which were established in granting the Cinema and Rail variances exists for the final two tenants as well. Mama Fu's height variance is due to the logo which features chopsticks in the design. Le Grand Orchid's variance is needed as the frontage is only 8 feet wide and lettering is stacked. The setbaclc of the Mall buildings is significant and the requested variances are minimal. Ms. Wenger said the request is quite reasonable due to building setbacks. Ms. Rudolph asked the size of the sign as there were two different drawings and Mr. Slagter identified the correct sign. Ms. Rudolph said she had no objections to the request the signs seem to fit within the space of the frontage. Mr. Lopez said he would like to see the Mall submit a sign package which could be used throughout the mall. Board members had no objections as the variances needed were not significant and reasonably designed. Mr. Raig moved, seconded by Mr. Lopez, to grant CMS13-36: WEA Great Northern Mall; 4952 Great Northern Mall the following variances: Mama Fu's: 1. A 22.5 sq. ft. varianee for a sign larger than the unit will allows; code permits 64.9 sq. ft., applicant shows 87.4 sq. ft., Section 1163.25(c). 4