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2. A 67.3 square foot variance for total signage on a unit, (code permits 260 sq', applicant shows 327.3 sq'), section (1163.24 (c)). 3. A variance for 1 additional wall sing on a unit, )code permits 1, applicant shows 2), section (1163.27 (a)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections; (1163.24 (B)), (1163.24 (c)) and (1163.27 (a)). N. Sergi seconded the motion, roll call on the motion; J. Maloney, M. Diver, T. Kelly, N. Seri: yes, and J. Burke no. Variances Granted 2. Third Federal; 26508 Lorain Road:(WRD # 1) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new sign. The following variances are requested: 1. A 214.5 square foot variance for total signage on a lot (see Note #2), (code permits 491.7 sq ft, applicant shows 706.15 sq ft), section (1163.24 (a)). 2. A 219 square foot variance for total signage on a building; (see note # 1), (code permits 285 sq ft, applicant show 504 sq ft, section (1163.24 (b)). 3. A 6 square foot variance for a wall sign larger than permitted on a unit, (code permits 74 sq ft, applicant shows 80 sq ft, section (1163.24 (c)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections; (1163.24 (a)), (1163.24 (b)) and (1163.24 (c)). Note: #1 Building calculations #2 Lot calculations totals Babies R Us wall sign 340.9 sq' Exist Existing wall signs 584.1 sq' Dollar Tree wall sign 83.1 sq' Exist New Proposed wall sign 80•sq, Third Federal wall sign 80• sq, Proposed Proposed total wall sign 664.1sq' 504 sq' proposed Existing ground sign 42 sq, 285 sq' allowed by code Proposed total signage 706.15sq' 219 sq' variance required Total allowed by code 491.7sq' Variance required 214.5 sq' Mr. Kalina with the sign company came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Kalina asked that Third Federal Bank be allowed a sign in the plaza. They will be occupying the third and final unit in the plaza. The strip center has a large tenant who used most of the square footage allowed for the plaza. The letters for savings and loan are 10 inches high and run out 7%z feet with an additional 15 feet of blank space as both sets of letters are boxed in for square footage. The location is a temporary location for the bank and once the new bank is built they will move back to the existing site. Mrs. Sergi asked that the 6 sq ft variance be removed so that the sign is within code for the unit. Mr. Kalina said he would eliminate the 6 sq ft variance requested. He then showed the board members an alternate sign but failed to submit the document for the record. Mr. Burke voiced his frustration that owners are allowing major tenants to use all the square footage allowed for a lot or buildings, thereby requiring all remaining tenants seek variances for any signage. Owner's not properly assigning square footage to each tenant is not a hardship and it should not be reinforced through variance granting. Mr. O'Malley reviewed that under section 1163.24 sub section A regulates maximum sign face area per lot, section B maximum sign face area per building and C maximum sign face area per building unit. Section A encompasses all square footage allowed for the. lot which includes all wall and monument signs. . Section B allows 1 square foot per foot of building frontage. Section C covers multiple tenants and states each building unit shall be allowed 1 square foot per foot of building unit frontage. Therefore if the 6 square foot variance is eliminated the unit/tenant is within their allowable square footage. He is not sure why variance numbers 1& 2 are required as the tenant is a separate entity and is within what they are allowed as a unit. Mr. Rymarczyk advised that the write- up was accurate as the proposed sign affected the square footage of the lot as well as the building in accordance to the Building Commissioners interpolation of the zoning code. 7