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granted: 1. A 372.8 square foot variance for total square footage of wall sings on a building, (code permits 3531, applicant shows 725.8 sq'), which is in violation of 90-125, Section (1136.24 (B)). M. Diver seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. 4. Thomasville Furniture; 4646 Great Northern Blvd.: (WRD 4) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of refacing existing non-conforming pole sign. The following variance is requested: 1. A variance for change of use of a non-conforming pole sign, (code does not permit, applicant shows change of use), which is in violation of 90-125, Section (1163.10 (C)). The following individuals came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Rhodes Thomasville Manager, Mr. Harris with Brilliant Signs and Mr. Abney an abutting neighbor. Applicant's presentation: Mr. Harris said the business moved to the current plaza and would like to use their existing sign. He believed that the request for re-facing the existing sign was due to a change of use and was not allowed. Replacing the face of the sign would not exceed 50% of the cost and the sign was never abandoned. The owner would like permission to replace the face of the sign only. He believed that the use had not changed it was a retail use and still is a retail use. The applicant felt that if the variance was not granted it would restrict the tenants use. Mr. Abney indicated that the sign is an; existing, sign ano has no problems with the request. Board members comments: Mr. Kremzar felt that the sign on the building could clearly be seen from the street. Therefore, he did not see that re-facing the pole sign was a hardship. The use is not the same, previously it was a shoe store, now it is a furniture store. There are other tenants in the center and they do not have ground• signs or pole signs. Mrs. Diver felt that the entire center needed a monument sign to make visibility easier. Mr. Harris feels that there is a need to have a pole sign at the roadway as the street is a very, busy street. , He could not see the harm in just replacing the word in the existing'pole sign. ' Mrs.' D'ider stated that if every business had that attitude, it would be never ending. The codes were established to help ensure the betterment of the City. Mr. Maloney indicated that the board has asked for the landlord to be present to address sign issues. Mr. O'Malley advised the applicant that the board was attempting to request the landlord attend the meeting in person to represent its expectations of the plaza. Mr. Harris asked to be tabled until the nexf Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The board advised the applicant that they wanted the owner/landlord present at that meeting. ? J. Maloney moved to table Thomasville Furniture of 4646 Great, Northern Blvd until the April Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. W. Kremzar seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Proposal Tabled. Sunnvside Saturn; (PP# 232-25-010,033 & 232-26-001), 26890 Lorain Road;(WRD 1) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of new signs. The following variances are requested: , 1. A variance for 5 wall sings on a building, (code,permits 1, applicant shows 5), section (1136.27(A)). 2. A 38.7 square foot variance for total squaxe footage of signs on a building #1., (code permits 162 sq. ft., applicant shows 200.7 sq. ft), section (1163.24 (B)). 3. A variance for 5 additional ground signs on a lot, #2, (code permits l, applicant shows 6), section (1163.26 (A)).