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Proposal consists of widening the existing driveway. Property is zoned C-One Family Residence. The following variances are requested: 1. A 1 ft. variance for the width of a driveway serving a detached garage; code permits 12 ft., applicant shows 13 ft., Section 1135.02(2)(c). 2. A 4 ft. variance for the depth of the garage access; code permits 20 ft., applicant shows 24 ft., Section 1135.02(2)(c). Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is proposing to widen the existing driveway. Code permits a maximum driveway width of 12 feet, whereas the applicant shows a width of 13 feet. Regarding the garage depth variance, code states that a paved area, the width of the detached garage as measured from the garage walls, is permitted to extend for a distance of 20 feet from the garage doors before tapering back at no less than a 45 degree angle to the required driveway width to allow access to garage spaces. The 4 foot variance is required to allow for a slightly longer depth from the garage. Mr. Potts said the driveway was installed when the house was built in 1966 and needs to be replaced. The driveway tapers around the house and he would like to keep it one foot away from the property line on the west side of the property and taper it towards the house on the east side. Mr. Mackey ensured the applicant did not pour the new driveway yet. Mr. Papotto asked about the property line, Mr. Potts said the line is in-line with the side of the garage. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Mr. Mackey, to approve the following variances for 18- 11228; laalph Potts; 3420 Dawn Circle: 1. A 1 ft. variance for the width of a driveway serving a detached garage; code permits 12 ft., applicant shows 13 ft., Section 1135.02(2)(c). 2. A 4 ft. variance for the depth of the garage access; code permits 20 ft., applicant shows 24 ft., Section 1135.02(2)(c). Motion passed 4-0. COIVIMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 18-11216; Sears; 5000 Great Northern Mall Representatives: Brett Smith, 34158 Jay Circle, North Ridgeville, OH Proposal consists of signage. Property is zoned B-3 General Business. The following variances are required: 1. A 2 ft. variance for wall sign height on east elevation; code permit wall sign to be no greater than 4 ft. in height; east wall sign proposed at 6 ft. in height; Section 1163.28(C). 2. A 37.7 sq. ft. variance for wall sign area; applicant permitted one wall sign at 100 sq. ft. on east elevation; east wall sign shown at 137.7 sq. ft.; Section 1163.28(C). Note: Variances previously granted for number of wall signs, height of signs and area of signs. Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is proposing to install three new wall signs on the existing Sears building. This property was previously granted variances allowing them to exceed most sign height and area ordinances, but the east wall sign requires a two-foot variance for wall sign height and a 37.7 square foot variance for area. The sign package submitted shows a decrease in total sign area from what is currently installed.