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CMS13-22 Burlington; 5150 Great Northern Plaza South Proposal consists of signage and the following variances are requested: 1. A 75 square foot area variance for a sign larger than allowed; code allows 100 sq. ft., applicant shows 175 sq. ft. (sign A), 1163.28 (c). 2. A 3.1 foot height variance for east elevation wall sign (sign A); code allows 4 ft. applicant shows 7.1 ft. 1163.28 (c). Note: BZA considered Burlington variances on 5/6/2013. The oath was administered to Nathan Gramley. Mr. Gramley said in May the board recommended the proposed band below the Burlington sign be reduced to stay within the width of the Burlington sign. The request was reduced more than 25% in hopes the board would find it acceptable. Ms. Wenger reviewed the board's recommendations on Burlington's previous request and felt the new submittal met the board's recommendations. Ms. Diver asked if the applicant would be returning to alter the existing south wall sign to include the same band and Mr. Gramley said no. Ms. Bellido moded, seconded by 1VIr. Lopez, to grant the following variances to CMS13-22 Burlington of 5150 Great Northern Plaza South: 1. A 75 square foot area variance for a sign larger than allowed; code allows 100 sq. ft., applicant shows 175 sq. ft. (sign A), 1163.28 (c). 2. A 3.1 foot height variance for east eledation wall sign (sign A); code allows 4 ft. applicant shows 7.1 ft. 1163.28 (c). Motion passed 5-0. I3arbor Freight Tools; 4646 Great Northern Blvd Proposal consists of signage and the following variances are requested: 1. A 60 square foot variance is required for a wall sign larger than code permits; applicant shows 147 square feet, code permits 87 square feet based upon frontage, Section 1163.26(c). Note: Sign also violates Section 1163.28(c) prohibiting individual wall signs from exceeding 100 square feet. 2. A 6-inch variance for a wall sign too close to the top edge of a wall; applicant shows 6 inches, code requires 12 inches, Section 1163.28(b). The oath was administered to Joel Frezel, Adam Steece, Zachery Glazer, and Marshall Brown. Mr. Brown reviewed the history of the plaza. Mr. Frezel said they would like to have 42 inch channel letters in a 54 inch sign band area which requires a 60 square foot variance for total area and a 6 inch variance for being too close to the roof line. The building sits back from the road and the distance from the roofline is due to the existing fascia design: Ms. Wenger reviewed the owner's efforts in redeveloping their site and working with the city to develop a master sign package. She supports the request as the variances are due to the existing building design and the length of the tenant's business/brand name. Ms. Rudolph asked if thought had been given to using both upper and lower case letters and Mr. Steece said the use of all capital letters is a corporate standard. Ms. Rudolph noted that the height of the sign is less than 4 feet. Ms. Rudolph moved, seconded by Ms. Diver, to grant the following variances to Harbor Freight Tools of 4646 Great Northern Blvd: 4