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i..f 18-12319; Gerber Collision; 26618 BrookAark Road Extension Representatives: Bryan King, 45190 Telegraph Road, Elyria, OH Proposal consists of signage. Property is zoned B-4 Mixed Use Business. The following variance is requested: 1. A 1 ft. 10 in. variance for wall sign height; code allows a maximum wall sign height of 4 ft., applicant shows 5 ft. 10 in.; Section 1163.28(C). Mr. Aspery said the applicant is requesting a variance to allow a wall sign 5 feet 10 inches in height to be installed on the west elevation of the building. As stated in the applicant's cover letter, the project was previously issued plan approval on July 17, 2018 for a compliant wall sign 3 feet 4 inches in height and 22 feet 10 7/16 inches wide. The area for the proposed wall sign meets sign area requirements but will require a variance permitting the proposed sign to exceed 4 feet in height. Mr. King, representative of Pattison Sign Company; stated that the sign company switched project managers and the larger sign was already made and shipped to the Pattison Sign Company. A new sign would cost $15,000. Mr. Aspery said the sign that was approved in July was 76 square feet but the fabricated sign is 98 square feet so there is a significant difference in area. Mr. Papotto ensured that the old sign on the building is building is still there, Mr. King said it is. The other signs approved in July were the correct dimensions and have been installed. Mr. King was not sure who made the mistake of ordering the incorrect sign. Mr. Papotto looked at the request as if the applicant had come in prior to the signs being ordered and thought the variance might be justified due to the location of the building. He thought the increased signage might be better for wayfinding. Mr. Papotto also did not think that having the sign be remade was worth it. Mr. Mackey said he had a hard time seeing the Suburban Collision signs that were installed before. Mr. Rahm said the existing sign was difficult to see when visiting the location. Mr. Raig said they already had approval for a sign and no one who made the mistake was there to represent the case. Mr. Allain agreed with Mr. Papotto's arguments. Mr. Allain moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to approve the following variance for 18- 12319; Gerber Collision; 26618 Brookpark Road Extension: 1. A 1 ft. 10 in. variance for wall sign height; code allows a maximum wall sign height of 4 ft., applicant shows 5 ft. 10 in.; Section 1163.28(C). Motion passed 4-1, Mr. Raig voted no. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. 4 ? Mike aig, Chair ? Nicole Rambo-Ackerman, Administrative Assistant Approved: ? ? 5 ??