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allows one wall sign at 68 square feet, based on unit frontage. Ms. Wenger believes that the request is excessive as it is more than triple what would be allowed by code. While the property owner has agreed to forgo a ground sign at this location and while that concession may merit some consideration of additional signage, Ms. Wenger believes the requests amount to much more than what would be added to total signage on the lot with a ground sign. Some reductions should be made. The Commission should make recommendation to the BZBA regarding the variances requested and to Council regarding the green awning addition. Mr. Russell reported there will be a one foot variance for the five foot sign where the requirement is four feet. Mr. Frezel described the proposed sign locations. A"Savers" sign will be on the front elevation of the building which faces Verizon parking lot, along with a Donation Center sign. Another ponation Center sign will be on the side elevation facing Brookpark Road. He stated that the building needs more adequate signage that is visible from Brookpark Road or from the shopping center. Mr. Anderson described the relationship between the retail business and the charity portion of the store. Mr. Frezel said signage square footage is under total allowable for the total property, he believes they would be allowed to have 911 square feet of signage and they are at 639 square feet for the total properly, which includes signs for tenant and existing Verizon store. Mr. Malone asked Mr. Russell about total allowable square footage. He stated total signage for site would be 240 square feet, which includes Verizon signage. He will check property dimensions and calculations. Mr. Rerko believed green awnings would stand out too much against the rest of the plaza. He thinks one Donation Center sign would be clearer for the public versus two signs. They discussed need for Brookpark Road signage. Mr. Malone agreed that awning color should change and the landscaping would cover the sign along Brookpark Road majority of the year. Ms. Wenger stated it was a condition for Verizon approval that no ground sign would be installed, therefore no ground signs are allowed for Savers. Mr. Schumann said the arrow on donation sign would be confusing for the public, especially trying to have a secondary tenant. Mr. Frezel stated Savers sign could be scaled down to 100 sq. ft. from the proposed 105 square feet. Mr. Malone asked why the sign has to be five feet high. Mr. Anderson stated they want five foot sign to maximize visibility to passersby. Ms. Nader suggested replacing the large 31 sq. ft. Donation Center sign on the left with a canopy sign if the canopy was a different color. Ms. Wenger stated canopy sign would not be counted in wall sign square footage and one canopy sign would be allowed on the building entrance. Ms. Nader understands why future tenant would want two signs but the proposed square footage, 200 sq. ft., could be cut down to comply with the code. After more detailed discussion regarding variances requested, Mr. Frezel suggested coming up with a compromise for signage and asked to be tabled. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Schumann, to table 15-4501 Savers; 26350 Brookpark Road for a future date. Motion passed 6-0. 15-4683 Dollar General; PP# 237-09-005 Representatives: Jeff Paulson, Civil Engineer, Hurley & Stewart