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have to deal with a large structure no matter what, but did not think that the additional eight feet would be noticeable. Mr. Rahm could see both sides of the issue but the eight feet makes the decision more difficult. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Allain, to approve the following variance for 18- 10699; Stephen & Mary Smik; 5708 Mackenzie Road: 1. A 256 sq. ft. variance for total area of garages; code permits 750 sq. ft., applicant shows 2,372 sq. ft. Section 1135.02(B)(1)(a). A 1,366 sq. ft. garage total area variance was previously granted. This would bring the total area variance to 1,622 sq. ft. of additional garage space. Motion passed 3-1, Mr. Papotto voted no. . COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 18-10718; Olive Garden; 25984 Lorain Road Representative: Landon White, Site Enhancement Services, 6001 Nimtz Parkway, South Bend, IN Proposal consists of signage. Property is zoned B-3 General Business. The following variances are requested: 1. A 1.01 sq. ft. variance for wall sign area on a building; code permits 73.81 sq. ft., applicant shows 74.82 sq. ft., Section 1163.25(B). 2. A 2 ft. 6 1/8 in. variance for wall sign height; code permits one wall sign at 4 ft. 6 in., applicant shows proposed sign at 7 ft. 2 1/8 in. high, Section 1163.28(C). Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is proposing to install a new wall sign on the existing Olive Garden building. Although previously permitted a sign height of 4 feet 6 inches, the applicant is proposing to install a new wall sign 5 feet 2.5 inches in height, thereby requiring a revised height variance of 8.5 inches. The revised sign package also eliminates the first variance, as the sign complies with the total wall sign area permitted for the building. Regarding the ground sign, the revised submittal still lacks basic information required to assess zoning compliance for the proposed sign's area and height from grade. Mr. White stated that the proposed wall signs will be internally illuminated and the flood lights will be removed. He pointed out that the signage shown on page 4 shows that the wording of the sign is within the allowed limits, but the leaves extend past those limits. Mr. Aspery stated that the Planning Department is in favor of this proposal since they are proposing a smaller sign than initially submitted. Mr. Allain liked the sign package. Mr. Raig moved, seconded by Mr. Allain, to approve the following variance as amended for 18-10718; Olive Garden; 25984 Lorain Road: 1. An 8 1/2 in. variance for wall sign height; code permits one wall sign at 4 ft. 6 in., applicant shows proposed sign at 5 ft. 2 1/2 in. high, Section 1163.28(C). Motion passed 4-0. 18-10730; Onvx Fitness; 24101 Lorain Road Representatives: Emil Gamitov and Douglas Bercu, 24101 Lorain Road; Stephen Demeter, 4173 Bentley Drive; Mark & Cathy Grenig, 4215 Coe Avenue; Nick Jeske, 4193 Coe Avenue