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4. A:1" foot variance for height of sign (Lazboy sign c5), (code permits 4 ft, applicant shows 5') section 1163.27 (C). 5. A variance for 1 additional wall sign on a unit (Lazboy signs cl & c5), (code permits 1 applicant shows 2) section 1163.27 (A). 6. A 81 square foot variance for excessive square footage of signage on a unit (Lazboy tenant #1), (code permits 119 sq ft, applicant shows 200 sq ft) section 1163.24 (C). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections: (1163.24 (B)), (1163.24 (C)), (1163.27 (A)), (1163.27 (C))• Prior to the applicant's case being called forward Mrs. Diver recused herself from addressing the request and left the room. Mr. Kalina with ?Adams Signs, Mr. Khouri with the Management Company and Mr. Berryhill the Vice President of Construction each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Kalina reviewed that he returned with current elevations and the same sign criteria. He has worked with both the Building and Planning Departments to design the sign package. There will be no signs placed on the north side of Building "C" which faces the residents. There will be signs along the south elevation which is Brookpark Road as well as the West elevation whicli is the main entrance to La-z-Boy. Mrs. Sergi asked if La-z-Boy would be listed on the main ground sign and asked why the signs were not consistent in size. Mr. Berryhill advised that due to the archit'ectural details along the south elevation signs had to be reduced to fit the design. Mrs: Sergi asked what the sizes were of the individual letters of the double stacked sign. Mr. Kalina reviewecl that the letters are double stacked within the 5 foot restriction and could not exceed the 5- foot limit. Ms. Sergi felt no south sign should exceed 4-foot as there was no undue hardship due to setback `restrictions. If La-z-Boy changed their sign the letters could each be 5 feet tall which she believes is excessive. She questioned if Fatburger had an entrances along the south and west elevation. Mr. Kalina suggesteci La-z-Boy had a 20 year lease so the sign would not change for many years and Fatburger's entrances are on both the south and west elevation. Mr. Burke questioned if the tenant wanted to install a new sign in two years if they would be allowed to use single 57-foot individual letters. Mr. Conway said yes, that is why he would prefer the verbiage in the criteria be setup the same as Building "D" which ties the criteria to the elevation plans that stipulates the sizeand style of signs. Mr. Berryhill said that he would be happy to reword the criteria so that it is consistent with the wording for building "D" criteria. Mrs. Sergi questioned if the south and west signs are illuminated and when they would be turned off. She is concerned that light from an illuminated west wall sign would be an issue. Mr. Berryhill reviewed that all signs would be illuminated and setup on timers to turn on at dusk and off within 1 hour of -the plaza closing, then only security lights would be left on. Mrs. Sergi thought time restrictions were set in past variances which were granted for the site. Mr. Burke suggested removing paragraph "C" from the sign criteria and allow the Building Commissioner the authority to work'with the applicant on new wording. Mr. O'Malley recommended the board allow the applicant to create their own wording for their criteria as the board should not attempt to create an owners business forms. Mr. Kalina read aloud Building "D" paragraph "C" wording for the board to show how the criteria and sign plans are tied together. A brief discussion between the applicants and board.members pertaining to approving or referencing the criteria wording in the boards motion of approval ensued. Mr. Conway advised that once the plan and criteria are approved they will become the sign code the building deparhnent will follow for the site forever. Mr. Koson, and Mr. Skoulis neighbors of the site each came forward to be sworn in and address their concerns and presented photos taken from residents yards looking at the site to give the board rriemliers an idea of what the residents will be viewing. The concerns voiced: 1. Lights from the west La-z-Boy wall sign shinning into resident's homes late into the night. 4