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Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is requesting variances to allow for the installation of signage on all sides of the La Quinta Inn & Suites building, with two sides installed new and two sides remaining as they are. The property was previously granted variances in 2009 to exceed required wall sign height and number of wall signs, and the applicant is now seeking to allow for more signage beyond what was previously granted. Based on dual-frontage along Country Club Blvd and Interstate 480, the applicant is permitted 167 square feet of signage on the building and shows a proposed total sign area of 578 square feet, which will require a 411 foot variance. The existing signage has been included in this calculation since it is part of the overall sign package. The applicant is also requesting a fourth wall sign, exceeding the previously-granted amount by one sign, as well as height variances for the two new signs found on the west and east elevations. Mr. Berry stated that the signage is part of the national rebranding of the hotel. The building is positioned so that all four sides are visible. Mr. Allain clarified that the proposed signage goes beyond the previous variances granted. Mr. Patel stated that the property improvement plan he was given by the national corporation required signage on all four sides of the building. Mr. Berry pointed out that the starburst design increases the size of the signage. Mr. Allain noted a part of the 9/3/09 meeting adding that a fourth sign is not unreasonable to have by the main entrance of the building He did not believe that the increased signage was unreasonable due to the larger setbacks. Ms. Meredith agreed with needing a sign at the entrance, did not see the need for the south side. Mr. Raig believed signage on all four sides would be useful. He did not think the neighboring properties would be affected. Mr. Papotto believed that signs look tasteful and the signs look small relative to the size of the building. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Allain, to grant the following variances as written for 16-6591; La Quinta Inn & Suites; 25105 Country Club Boulevard: 1. A 411 square foot variance for total signage; code permits 167 square feet, applicant shows 578 square feet of signage, Section 1163.25(b). 2. A variance for 1 additional wall sign; property was previously granted 3, applicant shows 4, Section 1163.28. 3. A 2.5 ft. variance for height of two wall signs; code permits 4 ft. high wall signs, applicant shows two 6.5 ft. high signs, Section 1163.28(c). Motion passed 5-0. ADJOURNMENT With no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Michael Raig, Chair Approved: 1`Ticole Rambo, Administrative Assistant