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1. A variance for 1 additional wall sign; code permits 1 per building unit, applicant shows 4, Section 1163.28(a). Note: BZA granted a variance for 3 wall signs in 2009. 2. A 68.2 square foot variance for sign face area (sign #1); code permits 100 square feet, applicant shows 168.2 square feet, Section 1163.28(c). Note: BZA granted a variance for sign height in 2009. 3. An 818" height variance for wall sign (sign #3), code permits 4 feet, applicant shows 22'8", Section 1163.28(c). Note: BZA granted a variance for a 14 foot high sign in 2009. 4. A variance for a sign (sign #3) projecting over the top edge of the wall, code requires sign to be at least 12 inches below top edge of wall, applicant show sign projecting over rooftop, Section 1163.28(b). The recommendations are based on the main entrance needing to be identified due to the setback of the building and proximity to abutting businesses. The recommendation to approve the height variance is restricted to Regal Cinema only, which passed 7-0. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Rerko to recommend BZA grant CMS13-21: Rail Restaurant of 4952 Great Northern Mall the following variances: 1. A 1 foot variance for height of wall signs (sign #5 and #6); code allows 4 feet, applicant shows 5 feet, Section 1163.28(c). 2. A variance for 2 canopy signs (signs A and B), code permits one per building entrance, applicant shows 3, Section 1163.29(a). 3. A variance for canopy signs (signs A and B) within 2 feet of other signage, code requires a minimum of 2 feet between canopy signage and all other signage, applicant shows less, Section 1163.29(c). The recommendation is based on the size, setback and proximity of other businesses on the property which passed 7-0. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Bohlmann to approve CMS13-21: Westfield mall of 4952 Great Northern Mall their proposal which consists of building faqade and sign modifications too previously approved development plans with the following conditions: 1. The recessed LED lighting system used between the EIFS panels, require plans be submitted in detail to the city for review and administrative approval. 2. The overhead door shown on the south elevation is to be painted to match the surrounding EIFS color. Motion passed 7-0. CMS13-23: Hampton Inn; PP# 236-18-011 (SW corner of Country Club & Columbia) Representatives: David Mann, Erick Allen, Roman Paich Ms. Wenger said the proposal is to construct a new 120 room hotel on the vacant site. A similar proposal was approved in 2008 but never constructed; approvals have since expired. The parcel is zoned Mixed Use and is subject to various deed restrictions to which the city is a party and impacts the development. The property can only be developed for office or hotel, no retail is permitted and the maximum height permitted is four stories. There is a required 50 foot landscape buffer along any residential, frontage and no driveway access to Columbia Road. Neither the Commission nor BZA has the power to amend or change the deed restrictions in place. The proposed development plan meets all the deed restrictions and area zoning requirements. The hotel will be four stories tall