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I/ - 'IL. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF AUGUST 4, 2014 ROLL CALL Ms. Rudolph called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Jennifer Rudolph, Michael Raig, Laura Bellido, Eric Allain, Bob Papotto Staff: Law Director Michael Gareau Jr., Assistant Building Commissioner Daniel Russell, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES The approval of minutes of July 7, 2014 will be postponed until the September ineeting so the style and type of fence for each case can be clarified. COMMERCIAL APPEALS ANI) I2EQUESTS CMS14-1146: Popeves; 26170 Lorain Road Proposal consists of signage. The following variances are required: 1. A variance for 2 additional wall signs on a building; code permits 2, applicant shows 4, Section 1163.28(a). 2. A 42.20 square foot variance for the maximum sign face area per lot (Lorain Road frontage - ground + wall signage); code permits 85.05 sq. ft., applicant shows 127.23 sq. ft., Section 1163.25(a). 3. A 1.4 square foot variance for maximum sign face area per building fronting on two streets; code allows 79.4 sq. ft., applicant shows 80.8 sq. ft., Section 1163.25(b). 4. A 34.25 square foot variance for total sign face on a ground sign; code permits 50 square feet, applicant shows 84.25 sq. ft., section 1163.27(c). The oath was administered to architect Alinen Turner and neighbor Tim Nowalk. Mr. Turner reviewed that the existing building will be renovated for Popeyes'. The signage will be changed, as well as traffic pattern within the parking lot for a drive through. The existing monument sign will be replaced. A variance was previously granted for three ground signs and three are shown, a directional sign along Canterbury, monument sign along Lorain Road, and a menu board. Wall signs consist of two medallions above the main entrance and two Popeyes' wall signs one on the west elevation and one along the south. Mr. Nowalk shared concerns regarding fencing between Popeyes and his property. Mr. Gareau advised the appropriate time to discuss the fence would be when the applicant goes before city council. Mr. Turner said most cities don't consider inenu boards a sign. He aslced why the menu board was viewed as signage. Mr. Russell noted that the Planning & Design Commission made recommendations pertaining to the variances requested. Ms. Rudolph questioned the directional ground sign along Canterbury. Mr. Turner said the sign is needed to direct traffic to the drive-thru. Ms. Rudolph asked why four wall signs were warranted and Mr. Turner said corporate requires the medallions over the entrance. Mr. Raig noted that the Planning & Design Commission recommended the request be denied. Ms. Bellido said she did not believe four wall signs were warranted for such a srriall building. Mr. Raig felt