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5) A 2 ft. 8 in. variance for side yard setback along the northwest elevation; code requires 10 ft. to paxking and drives, applicant shows 7 ft. 2 in., 1139.07. 6) An 8 ft. variance for side yard along the southwest elevation; code requires 10 ft. to parking and drives, applicant shows 2 ft., 1139.07. 7) A 6 ft. variance for maximum width of driveways; code permits 24 ft., applicant shows 30 ft., 1161.10. 8) A variance for 2 additional wall signs; code permits 2, applicant shows 4, 1163.28(a). 9) A 2 ft. variance for sign EG-6B height; code permits 4 ft., applicant shows 6 ft., 1163.27(a). 10) A variance for 1 additional ground sign, code permits 1, applicant shows 2, 1163.27(a). 11) A 165 ft. variance for distance between ground signs; code requires 200 ft., applicant shows 35 ft., 1163.27(a). The oath was administered to project engineer Joel Copley. Mr. Copley said the development plan consists of a redevelopment of the Honda dealership. There is less asphalt, more green space and an improved detention system being added. The existing strip center at the corner of Lorain and Ranchview will be demolished and all lots will be consolidated. The site currently has 6 curb cuts 4 will be removed leaving two along Lorain Road only. A special permit is required as the existing building, is non-conforming as is the new Honda entrance element. The building addition meets setback requirements. Although the landscaping areas are being increased in size, parking setback variances are required as is a variance for displaying vehicles. At the recommendation of PDC the sign package was modified. They are allowed 2 wall signs, and they are asking for 2 additional wall signs. The new entrance includes a Honda logo. There will be a Ganley sign, a Honda sign and a service center sign on the new addition. The existing ground sign is being moved to comply with code however the directional sign which is needed is less than 200 feet from the grounds sign. Mr. Russell said he had no objections to the request as the applicants have followed staff recommendations and decreased the number of signs. Mr. Copley said the new detention system being installed will improve not only their site but those abutting them as well. Mr. Russell asked if the site would be irrigated in accordance with code or would the applicant seek a variance to not have irrigation. Mr. Copley said they would install irrigation to code. Mr. Allain questioned deliveries and Mr. Copley said the request for wider driveways is to accommodate the semi-trucks. Daily parts delivery will be made at the new loading area along the west side of the building. The board felt the development plan warranted the variances as not only would it aesthetically improve their property but it will be an improvement to the city. Ms. Rudolph reviewed the standards for granting a special permit to add to a non-conforming building and all members were in favor of granting the permit. Ms. Rudolph moved, seconded by Mr. Allain, to grant CMS15-2762 Ganley Honda of 25870 Lorain Road a special permit for add onto a non-conforming building section (1165.02), which passed 4-0. Mr. Allain moved, seconded by Ms. Rudolph, to grant CMS15-2762 Ganley Honda of 25870 Lorain Road the following variances: 1) A 31 ft. 2 in. variance for front building setback; code requires 75 ft., applicant shows 43 ft. 10 in.,1139.07. 2) A 9 ft. 5 in. variance for front yard setback to parking and drives; code requires 20 ft., applicant shows 11 ft. 5 in.,1139.07. 4