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5. A variance for light illuminating other property, (code does not permit, applicant shows light trespassing), section (1161.12 (C)). 6. A variance for illumination in drive (note #3), (code permits 2 fc, applicant shows no average) section (table 1161.12 (C)). 7. A.2 foot candle variance for illumination in front row, (code permits 5 fc, applicant shows 5.2 fc) section (table 1161.12 (C)). 8. A. 30 inch variance for concrete pedestal for pole base (note #4), (code requires 30", applicant shows 0) section (1161.12 (F)). 9. Avariance for flood lighting on front poles, (code does not allow applicant shows floods) section (1161.12 (d)). Note' 1), Lot calculations are based on 1 lot = 355.5' x 1.35= 480 sq ft allowed. 2), Ground signs, Pylon signs 150' apart from each other, directional signs & pylons 68', 85' 125' and 180' apart. 3), Foot; candle readings vary from 0.3 to 10.3. 4), No detail of pole and base provided. 5), No cut sheets of lights provided. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.02 (a)), (1163.26 (C)), (1163.27 (A)), (1139.14) and (1139.07). Represe'ntatives: Denver Brooker, architect; Bernie Moreno, owner; John Dodovich, builder were' each sworn in to review the request. Mr. Brotolcer advised that the expansion is to meet the growth of the business and to comply with corpo'rate standards of Mercedes and Porsche. Variances for 3 additional ground signs are due to two l'ots 'being consolidated into one and each dealership requiring a ground sign and wall sign. Tl-iree of the 4 ground signs requested are existing signs. Two are directional signs scheduled for refacirig and the Mercedes Benz wall sign reused. The variance for distance again is due to the lots being consolidated. The variance for 3 wall signs is for IVlercedes Benz which consists of an existing wall sign, a 2 sided Mercedes star (logo) over the new entrance and a service sign. The total square footage for all the signs proposed doe not exceed the total square footage allowed for the lot. : They believe that the signs being used are appropriate for the site and will not affect government services or neighboring sites. Mrs. Diver questioned how high over the roof was the Mercedes star. Mr. Broolcer said the element is 13 feet higher than the roofline. Mr. Moreno reviewed that the appearances of both the Mercedes and Porsche buildings are mandated by the corporate office and eventually all Mercedes/Porsche dealerships would loolc like North Olmsted's. He reviewed that when he first purchased the dealerships the corporate office wanted him to inove the dealership to a new location. However due to the dealership now being the largest dealership in not only Ohio but throughout the Midwest they have allowed the dealership to remain in North Olmsted and be their pilot site for the new buildings. Mr. Brooker reviewed that tlie :front setbaclc variance is for the Mercedes 10' overhang. The main wall of the building will be back an additional8'. . i ; Mr. .Brooker reviewed that they have been trying to eliminate the variances for lighting. The existing'light poles along the east and west are being removed and replaced with new poles and reusing existing pole bases. The new light fixture will be installed on new bases which will have internal `outside shields and external shrouds that hang downward 2 feet from the bottom of the fixture to minimize spillage. However there will be minimal spillage on neighboring property lines which is due to the location of the light poles themselves. Mrs. Sergi questioned if there would be spillage along residential property lines as a Mr. Nass advised light was illuminating his home. Mr. Broolcer said there would be no light trespassing onto residential property and the wall paclcs which are causing the illumination are being removed from the buildings. Mrs. Diver 9