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the signs installed are those shown in her packet she objects to the variances. Mr. Conway advised that once a sign is approved the panels can be changed at anytime as content can not be restricted. M. Diver moved to approve Bruegger Bagel's of 27045 Lorain Road their request for variance (1123.12), which consists of new signs and the following variances are granted: 1). A variance for 3 additional ground signs on a lot (note 1), (code permits 1 applicant shows 4). Contingent upon what was said that the directional signs are only being replaced. 2). A 150 foot variance for ga-ound sign too close to each other (note 2), (code requires 200' applicant show 50'). Which is in violation of Orcl. 90-125 section (1163026 (a)). Note: 1) Includes monurnent sign 2 directional signs, ancl menu board. 2). All ground signs too close, closest being 50' apart (directional signs & anonument sign). N Sergi seconcled the motion, which was unanimously approved. Mrs. Sergi hoped that the applicant will consider safety in designing their signs. M. Diver moved to approve Bruegger Bagel's of 27045 Lorain Road their request for variance (1123.12), which consists of parking and the following variance is granted: 3). A variance for 12 parking spaces, (code requires 30, applicant shows 18). With the condition that 4 parking spaces are marked for employees only. Which is in violation of Ord, 90-125 sections (1163.26 (a)) and (1161.05 (r)). R. Menser seconcled the motion, which was unanimously approved. 3. Key Bank; 26380 Great Northern Shopping Center: (WRD # 4) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of new signs. The following variances are requested: 1). A variance for 2 additional wall signs on a building, (code permits 1 applicant shows 3), section (1163.27 (a)). 2). A 6.5 square foot variance for total signage on a building, (code allows 96 sq ft applicant show 102:5 sq ft), section (1163.24 (b)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections; (1163.27 (a)) and (1163.24 (b)). Note: Existing total square footage of signage is 81.53 sq ft, 2 comprised of 32.25 sq ft each and 1 at 17.03 sq ft compared to 3 proposed building signs of 34.2 sq ft each. Ms. Rao with Hedgst SP Architects came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Ms. Rao said Key Bank was updating all their banks throughout the area and would like 3 new wall signs. They would like a sign on the north, south and west sides of the building for customer identification and code only allows one. The proposed signs are standard Key Bank signs and the closest in size as to what is there now. The total square footage of signage on a building is 96 square feet but they exceeded that by 6.5 square feet. Mrs. Diver questioned why the existing signs.were being replaced. Ms. Rao reviewed that Key Bank is requiring all their banks to have the same recognizable signage. Mrs. Sergi asked if all the signage on and around the ATM machine would be removed. Ms. Rao advised that the canopies would remain and the ATM machine panel would be replaced. Mr. Conway advised that the ATM area was not an issue as it is not visible from outside the shopping center/development. Board members believed that three wall signs were warranted however they believed that 6.5 square foot was small enough that the applicants could meet the maximum 96 square feet allowed by code. Ms. Rao said they would lceep the total signage on a building square footage to 96 square feet per code. Mr. Conway asked how the 6.5 square feet would be eliminated i.e. by taking the 6.5 sq ft from one sign or by reducing all three signs to meet the 96 sq ft. Ms. Rao advised that each sign would be altered to ensure that all three signs total square footage would be 96 square feet. In reviewing the standards Mrs. Sergi; the property could yield a reasonable return without variances but the layout of the 7