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r Mr. Rerko stated if the sign was slightly smaller, it would alleviate the variances, and by centering the sign between the floors it would have better visibility as an overall logo in a neutral background. . Mr. Lasko recommended improving the roof top appearance with decorative screening. Mr. Petryshin stated that the building has a roof top manager and he would need to speak to the owners regarding the matter. Mr. Petryshin stated that the structures are 10-12 feet high on top of the building. Mr. Rerko stated that the antennae in fact can be covered with fiber glass structure. Mr. Malone added that he felt the logo placement might attract attention to the rooftop. It was further noted that the Westbury was in front of Planning and Design and at which time a multitude of antennae were present on that structure as well. The Commission verified the letter dimensions of the sign. The LED wattage of this sign is the same as the Westbury W and will be approximately 170 feet up, although it is unclear as to what distance from which the logo would be readable. Residents had concerns that a large board has appeared towards the top of Victoria Plaza and they would like to view any signs, bill boards etc. Mr. Petryshin was unaware of any such structure, and will follow up with the residents. The Commission discussed that the letters of the sign should be centered on a floor rather than crossing one of the horizontal bands for better legibility. They recommended moving the sign up several feet. Mr. Lasko moved to recommend that the Board of Zoning Appeals approve the variances for Victoria Plaza, 26101 Country Club Blvd., consisting of: 1. A 36.5 square foot variance for a wall sign larger than code permits. Code allows 100 square feet, applicant shows 136.5 s'quare feet (Section 1163.27(c)) 2. A 10 foot variance for a wall sign higher than permitted by code. Code allows 4 feet, applicant shows 14 feet (Section 1163.27(c)); with the recommendation that the letters that appear will be rescaled and centered on the 17th floor, on the north tower, east side of the structure, based upon the findings that the impact to the residential area is nominal, the sign illumination will not impact adjacent property, that the distance of the sign from the ground of 170 feet will minimize impact, the area is commercial in nature, and recognizing the city of North Olmsted did not anticipate such diversity of signs in the code. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bohlmann. Roll call: Bohlmann, Cotner, Mahoney, Malone, Meredith, Rerko - yes; Lasko - no, on the basis of the roof top should be addressed. Motion approved 6-1. VI. COMMUNICATIONS • Ordinance 2007-5: An Ordinance amending Chapter 1136 (Single Family Cluster District) of the Zoning Code in order to establish new regulations for single family cluster housing developments in the City. Ms. Wenger reviewed the intent of the legislation and the review process with City staff and the Zoning Advisory Committee. The goal of the cluster district should be to provide for 2