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3. A variance for ground signs too close together, (code requires 200', applicant shows less than 100'), section (1163.26 A). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.26 A) and (1163.28 A). Note: Applicant shows reader board sign and order sign in addition to multi tenant ground sign. This proposal does not follow the master sign plan the owner submitted, which was approved by North Olmsted. Mr. Montgomery the owner of the properiy and developer of Corner Stone Plaza, Ms. Bennett, and Mr. Chizmadia with Archer Signs each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Montgomery stated that Caribou would have a drive-thru window which requires a menu sign to be located on the rear west side of the building with a voice box next to it. Although the clearance sign is listed as a canopy sign it is a sign to make drivers aware that there is a height restriction and would be placed two car lengths before the canopies. The issue of the signage not meeting the master sign plan, as the owner he does not have any obj ections to the request. Mr. Kremzax questioned how many other tenants would require variances. Mr. Montgomery stated that no other tenants would require variances as it is the only drive-thru allowed in the center. The area is a commercially zoned area and the site has a 6 foot concrete barrier between the nursery and the center. Ms. Bennett advised that the hours of operation would be 6:00 am Monday thru Friday and close at 10:00 pm Monday thru Thursday. Mr. O'Malley reiterated Mr. Kremzar's concern as to whether or not the owner would represent or allow future tenants to deviate from the sign package or what code permitted. Mr. Montgomery stated that there were currently 5 tenants committed to spaces and the current tenant was the only tenant requiring variances. Mr. Rymarczyk suggested that the sign along the back for clearance could be eliminated and if the lettering for Caribou Coffee was block style lettering it could eliminate an additional variance. Mr. Montgomery suggested that it was unfortunate signage for a drive-thru establishment was overlooked when addressing the sign package. The canopies are needed for customer's protection from the weather and the warning of the clearance is to protect the canopies. However, neither he nor the tenants would be back whether or not a tenant was important or not as the current tenant was a special circutnstance. Ms. Bennett stated that Caribou only had one style of font for their signage. J. Maloney moved to grant Caribou Coffee of 23420 Lorain Road #100 their request for variance (1123.12), which consists of new signs and that the following variances are granted: 1. A variance for 2 ground signs on a lot, (code permits 1, applicant shows 2), section (1163.26 A). 2. A variance for a canopy sign where an entrance does not exist, (code does not allow, applicant shows 1), section (1163.28 A). 3. A variance for ground signs too close together, (code requires 2001, applicant shows less than 100'), section (1163.26 A). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.26 A) and (1163.28 A). W. Kremzar seconded the motion, which unanimously approved. Variances Granted 17. Checksmart; 4579 Great Northern Blvd: (WRD 4) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of new sign. The following variance is requested: 1. A 107.6 square foot variance for total signage on a building, (code permits 326 sq ft, applicant shows 433.6 sq ft.). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1163.24 B). 12 of 13