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Board that that variances were previously granted at their May 15, 2017 special meeting to address excessive building sign area, overall sign quantity and sign height. Two of these variance types, total building sign area and total building sign quantity, are being sought again to accommodate a fifth sign on the building. In addition to exceeding the allowable building quantity previously granted per the second variance, this sign will require additional sign area allotment per the first variance. Mr. Petro expressed his intent to update the University Hospitals building to reflect the updated services offered in the facility. Mr. Papotto confirmed with Mr. Petro that while the elevation rendering may not be an exact reflection of the current condition of the building, the overall sign and building dimensions are accurate. Mr. Petro confirmed that no more signs are planned to be added to the building. Mr. Mackey expressed his approval of the sign to balance out the fagade and provide information on the valuable service provided within. Mr. Raig and Mr. Gareau confirmed once more that the elevation imagery is not accurate, but the building and sign dimensions are correct. Mr. Allain moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to grant the following variances for 17-10225; University Hospitals; 26127 Lorain Road: 1. A 46.62 sq. ft. variance for total sign area permitted on a building; the building is allowed 227 sq. ft., applicant shows 273.62 sq. ft., Section 1163.25(b). 2. A variance for 1 additional wall sign on a building; the building is permitted 4, applicant shows 5, Section 1163.28(a). 17-10315; BEK Develoners; 26532 Lorain Road Representative: Lou Belknap, Agile Sign & Lighting Maintenance, 35280 Lakeland Boulevaxd, Eastlake OH 44095 Proposal consists of a new monument sign for the Babies R Us plaza. The property is zoned B-4 Mixed-use Business. The following variance is requested: 1. A 94.27 sq. ft. variance for maximum sign area per lot; the property is permitted 626.15 sq. ft., applicant shows 720.42 sq. ft., Section 1163.25(A). Mr. Aspery stated that he applicant is proposing to install a new multitenant ground sign to replace the existing multitenant sign at 26532 Lorain Road. The variance requested pertains to the overall sign area allowed on a lot- this includes the sum of all wall, ground and canopy sign area on the parcel. Based on the existing sign area currently installed on the site, a variance would be required to permit any increase in sign area for the lot; based on existing signage, the total sign area for the lot is already over the limit by 57.48 square feet. The proposed multi- tenant sign adds to the sign area overage by an additiona136.79 square feet, bringing it to the 94.27 square feet that is requested. Mr. Aspery continued by clarifying that the proposed multi- tenant sign is otherwise code-compliant in terms of size, location and setbacks, but is running into an issue with the 626.15 square feet of total sign area previously granted at the August 7th, 2003 BZBA meeting. Mr. Belknap explained the need for a larger multitenant ground sign to accommodate higher visibility for tenants and explained the issue of no remaining sign area left for the lot. He specifically cited the 450.81 square foot Babies R Us wall sign as a main reason for the sign area 6