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1. A variance for 2 additional wall signs; code permits 2, applicant shows 6, Section 1163.28(A). Note: BZA granted a variance to allow 4 wall signs on 2/2/2012. 2. A 70.8 square foot variance for excessive additional signage on a building, code allows 170 sq ft; applicant shows 477 sq ft, Section 1163.25(b). Note: BZA granted a 237 sq ft variance for excessive signage on 2/2/2012 for a total of 407 sq ft. The oath was administered to Jeannie Biller with Sign Vision. Ms. Biller said CVS is adding a Minute Clinic to the North Olmsted location. As Minute Clinics are not in all CVS stores they require signs to identify their locations. CVS would like to have two additional wall signs to identify the clinic including a sign near the pharmacy drive through facing the corner of Porter and Lorain and one on the west side of the building between the existing two wall signs. Ms. Wenger said CVS is in the historic district and has previously been granted variances for double the wall signs on a building and four times the area of signage allowed. The request to have a total of 6 wall signs on their building in a highly visible location in the historic district is excessive. If the Minute Clinic signs are needed the applicants have the ability to change out signs to stay within what was previously granted. Additional signage will adversely impact the character of the historic district as well as the building itsel£ Ms. Rudolph asked if the window signs were up for review and Ms. Wenger said no. Mr. Raig said the location and setback of the building is such that additional signage is not warranted. The existing signs should be modified to stay within what was previously granted. Ms. Biller said each of the signs is warranted as they identify what is available within the CVS store. Mr. Lopez said he is opposed to the request, which is excessive. Ms. Diver said two 9 square foot signs are being installed in the windows and two additional wall signs requested. Although the board does not regulate window signs the request is excessive and will adversely impact the historic district as well as the building itself. Board members objected to granting any further variances. Mr. Lopez moved, seconded by Ms. Ruclolph, to grant CMS13-26: CVS Pharmacy of 27713 Lorain 12oad the following variances: 1. A variance for 2 additional wall signs; code permits 2, applicant shows 6, Section 1163.28(A). Note: BZA granted a variance to allow 4 wall signs on 2/2/2012. 2. A 70.8 square foot variance for excessive additional signage on a building, code allows 170 sq ft; applicant shows 477 sq ft, Section 1163.25(b). Note: BZA granted a 237 sq ft variance for excessive signage on 2/2/2012 for a total of 407 scq ft. Motion failed 0-4. CMS13-28 Fullsterkur Athletics; 31333 Industrial Pkwy #2 Proposal consists of an athletic facility. The following variance is requested: 1. A use variance for an athletic facility in the Limited Industry-Industrial Park District. Code does not expressly permit such a use under 1145.03. The oath was administered to Martin Shea. Mr. Shea said he would like a use variance to locate his business in the light industrial district. He reviewed the equipment they manufacture at their shop and that they counsel clients on strengthening programs at their facility. Light industrial area/buildings are needed for their business due to high ceilings and open warehouse type spaces. Ms. Wenger said the business doesn't quite fit into the retail district as it's not an average fitness 2