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.' ' 1. A variance for a 2nd wa11 sign on a unit, (code permits l, applica.nt shows 2), section (1163.27 (A). 2. A 59 square foot variance for total square feet of signage on a building unit #1, (code permits 110 sq', applicant shows 169 sq'), section (1163.24 (C)). Which is in violation of 90-125, Sections (1163.27 (A)) and (1163.27 (C)). Note: #1. Tota1 square footage includes existing wall sign. #2. Applicant advised that property owner/representative must be present at the BZA meeting. Mr. George the Owner, Mr. Reddick, General IVianger West Field Great Northern Shopping center, Mr. Aftoora, with Sign Company, each came forward to be sworn in and add.ress the board. Mr. Aftoora reviewed that the entrance faces Country Club Blvd and only has one entrance. On the opposite side of the ma11 each of the restaurants are noticeable and very well lit by their signs. Currently the restaurant is not visible from Cou.ntry Club Blvd or Great Northern Blvd. Harry Buffalo is the only Resta.urant on the south side of the mall and although the restaurant is open for business after the mall closes everyone assumes that they are, only open during ma11 hours. They-would like to be allowed to place the illumina.ted sign on the east side of the wall. The proposed sign would be smaller ttnan the currrent sign. Mr. George reviewed past restaurants which were once located in tUeir spot and indicated that they are now experiencing what the other tenants felt.and revenues are continuously dropping. They are not a franchise and they are trying to compete with the franchise resta.urants located at the Ma11. He has tried more advertisement and even hired a company fo research why revenues were down and the results of the research showed that the location is not visible and located right next to the dumpster area. Mr. Reddick encouraged the board to help the mall work with Mr. George to try to save his restaurant. Mr. Conway advised that the restaurant was not an anchor store and the commissions ruling should be based on practical difficulty. He further advised that most tenants did not have individual signs or private enlrances. Boa.rd members were not positive the property could yield a reasonable return as there had been past restaurants which failed in the same location. The variance is substantial as code allows only one sign and applicant requests 2. The caricature of the neighborhood would not suffer from the vaaiance. The board did not feel government services would be affected by the request. The board asked the applicant what he would do if a second sign did not improve his revenues. 1VIr. George advised he would have no other choice but to close the restaurant as his other restaurants were supporting the Ma11 location already. The Board believed the applicant required better visibility due to the applicants location. W. Kremzar movesi to grant Harry Buffalo of 470 Great Northern Mall their reques4 for variance (1183.12) which consists of a 2nd wall sign and that the foHowing variances are granted: 1. A eariance for a 2°d wall sign on a unit, (code permits 1, applicant shows 2), section (1163.27 (A). 2. A 59 square foot variance for total square feet of signage on a building unit #1, (code permits 110 sq', applicant shows 169 sq'), section (1163.24 (C))o Which is in violation of 90-125, Sections (1163.27 (A)) and (1163.27 (C)). J. Ndaloney seconded the motion, roll caU on the motion; J.1VYaloney, W. Kremzar, T. Kelly, N. Sergi, "yes" and M. Diver "no". Variances granted. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Douglas & Kathleen Ndaciver; 5806 Stearns Roade OVitD 3) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new shed. The followirig variance is requested: 1. A 5 foot.variance for an accessory structure too close to reaz property line, (code requires 10', applicant shows 5'). Which is in violation of Ord. 90=125 section (1135.02 (D4)). 4of7