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method provided for irrigating the site. Mr. Cotner suggested stipulating a mobile watering system be used to maintain the landscaping throughout the site in the variance recommendation. Mr. Harrison from the sign company advised that the ground signs would have a logo (Olmsted Plaza) atop each sign which creates the need for a size variance for 2 ground signs larger than code allows. It is also due to the number of tenants who need to be listed on the ground signs. The variance for 3 additional ground signs is due mainly to the 4 existing ground signs which are not being removed at this time. The variance for 2 signs within 200 feet of each other is also due to existing ground signs which are not being removed. He indicated that all together the owner is decreasing the total square footage of single sided signage on the lot by 275 square feet. They have tried their best to comply with city codes and still provide adequate visibility for their tenants. The owner will continue to worlc with his tenants in an effort to remove the remaining 4 existing signs. The master sign paclcage being submitted will be applied to all future tenants to guide them away fi•om box signs and will require individual illuminated channel letters. The tenants along Lorain Road will be required to have raceway signs if slopped roofs remain or be provided allowances for fi•onts that are altered. Mr. O'Malley advised that if it was the intent of the commission to grant approval of the project in conjunction to making recommendations to the BZA he recommended that on page S-1 of the plans, the following alterations are made: Under paragraph 5) remove both references to the Board of Zoning Appeals, to read, "Tenants shall be permitted one square foot of wall signage per lineal foot of unit or building frontage up to a maximum of 100 square feet. No sign shall exceed 4 feet in height." Add a paragraph 9) stating that any amendments to the master sign plan would have to be approved first by the landlord who would then be required to seek the Planning & Design Cominission approval. City codes require owners to seek the Planning & Design Commission's approval to alter or amend their master sign plan prior to any tenant being allowed to seek variances from the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Bohlmann recommended the commission's motion include wording to remove the exiting CEI poles. J. Lasko moved to recommend that the Board of Zoning Appeals grant Olmsted Plaza of 4570-4724 Great Northern Blvd the following sign variances: 1). A variance for 3 additional ground signs. 2). A variance for 2 signs within 200 feet of adjoining signs. 3) A 7 sq ft variance for 2 ground signs larger than code allows. Approval is conditioned upon the immediate removal of 11 existing signs currently on the property, 5 being pole signs and 6 being ingress/egress directional signs. Furthermore the remaining 5 existing ground and/or pole signs (Ohio Savings, Borders, Petland, David's Bridal, National City, and Firestone signs will be removed through attrition upon the expiration of their current leases oa- extensions/options expire. The recommendation is based upon the fact that the owner is working in conjunction with the city to enhance the aesthetic appearance for the entire city bloclc by addressing existing non-conforming signage, creating a sign package for the plaza and addressing other requested site improvements. R. Bohlmann seconded the Ynotion which was unanimously approved. J. Laslco moved to recommend that the Board of Zoning Appeals grant Olmsted Plaza of 4570-4724 Great Northern Blvd their request for a variance for not provading an underground irrigation system. The applicant has chosen to expend significant funds to create a comprehensive landscape plan which will enhance the entire city block. The applicant has a viable alternative to the underground irrigation, wlaich is a fulltime on site maintenance person with a watering truck to maintain the landscaping. The existing codes and ordinances within the city of North Olmsted have adequate means to remedy any problem which may occur in terms of day to day maintenance of the proposed landscaping 7